The Fourth Largest Powerball Jackpot in History Won in Oregon

April 8, 2024

Did You Buy a Powerball Ticket in Portland?

If you purchased a Powerball ticket in Portland, Oregon, for this weekend’s drawing, you might just be a billionaire now. State lottery officials have just announced that the winning ticket for the fourth largest jackpot in Powerball history was sold in Portland on April 6.

The Largest Jackpot Won in Oregon

The lucky lottery player has struck an astonishing $1.326 billion jackpot. This historical win is not only the eighth largest lottery jackpot in the history of the United States but also the largest jackpot ever won in the state of Oregon.

Winning Numbers and Power Play Multiplier

The winning numbers for the draw were 22, 27, 44, 52, 69, and the Powerball number was 9. Moreover, the Power Play multiplier for this lucky ticket was 3X, maximizing the winnings.

Congratulations to the Winner

Oregon Lottery Director Mike Wells expressed his excitement about this life-changing moment, saying, “I want to congratulate the winner on this life-changing moment. No one in Oregon has ever won a prize on this scale, and it’s very exciting for our staff and players.”

Claiming the Jackpot

Winners have one year from the date of drawing to claim their jackpot. However, state law in Oregon, with few exceptions, does not allow winners to remain anonymous. Despite this, the identity of the winner may remain a mystery for a considerable amount of time.

Locating the Winning Store

The exact location of the store that sold the winning ticket remains undisclosed until the prize has been claimed. However, lottery officials have shared that the ticket was purchased in the 97218 ZIP code, which encompasses Portland International Airport and the Cully neighborhood.

Previous Record Jackpot in Oregon

This extraordinary Powerball jackpot surpasses the previous record lottery win in Oregon, a staggering $340 million Powerball jackpot won back in 2005.

Past Oregon Million-Dollar Winners

In the last year alone, Oregon has seen several million-dollar lottery winners, primarily from playing Megabucks. Notable winners include:

• January 24, 2024: 68-year-old retiree David Schultze from Milwaukie won the $8.4 million Megabucks jackpot.
• December 23, 2023: 60-year-old John Exley, hailing from North Bonneville, Washington, won $1 million playing Keno in Oregon City.
• October 9, 2023: 77-year-old retiree Thomas Willard from Mill City won $1 million playing Powerball.
• August 2, 2023: Portland’s Carl Meinig, 80, claimed a $3.3 million Megabucks jackpot.
• June 7, 2023: 59-year-old Ray Jones of Lake Oswego hit an incredible $8.2 million Megabucks jackpot.

Achieving Economic Growth for Oregon

The Oregon Lottery’s press release highlights the significant economic impact of the lottery games. Since 1985, lottery games have contributed over $15.5 billion towards economic development, education, state parks, veteran services, and watershed enhancements.