Has anyone in California won Powerball?

$699.8 million Powerball winning ticket sold in California A trip to the supermarket has changed the life of one Californian. Only one ticket sold for Monday night’s Powerball drawing matched all five white balls and the Powerball to win the $699.8 million jackpot, according to the lottery website.

Where was winning Powerball ticket sold in California?

Morro Bay
According to the California Lottery, the winning ticket was sold at a grocery store in Morro Bay, located along the state’s central coast. The winner will be able to choose between the annuity option paid over 29 years or the cash option of $496 million.

Do Powerball quick picks ever win?

Remember, every number has an equal chance of winning. Don’t go for quick pick numbers. Your chance of winning may not be high if the machines pick the number for you. The odds may not be in your favor.

What numbers come up the most in Powerball?

The Most Common Primary Numbers The most common primary Powerball numbers are 10, 42, 39, 28, 22, 23, 32, 16, 41, and 26.

What are the most likely numbers to win the Powerball jackpot?

For the Powerball jackpot, you’re looking at about a 1 in 292 million chance. When it comes to picking numbers, many players will look at the statistics and try to choose the numbers that come up most often. The most drawn Powerball main numbers are: 69, 64, 32, 23, 28 and 61.

Who won the recent Powerball?

Manuel Franco of West Allis, Wis., is named the winner of a $768 million Powerball jackpot during a press conference in Madison, Wis., April 23, 2019. Franco, who was born in Milwaukee, has been playing Powerball since he turned 18. He said he bought his first ticket on his 18th birthday.

What happens when you win Powerball?

If you win the Powerball jackpot, you have to pay tax regardless of which option you choose. Players should be aware that 14.6 percent in federal tax is due to be paid on all jackpot winnings at the beginning of the next tax year in addition to the 25 percent, which is paid immediately before you receive your winnings.

What is the highest number in Powerball?

For the main balls, you choose five numbers between 1 and 69. For the power ball, you choose one number between 1 and 26. Guessing the numbers right means you win.