July 22nd 2023.
On Wednesday July 20th, the Powerball lottery announced that someone in Los Angeles had won the $1.08 billion jackpot. The ticket, purchased from Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown LA, was the only one across the US to have matched all six numbers.
The news sent a wave of excitement across the city, with many wondering who the lucky winner was. But on Thursday afternoon, an unidentified woman showed up to the store claiming to be the winner and the video quickly went viral.
The woman can be seen crying in the video before fleeing the scene, leaving many to speculate whether or not she was the actual winner. Social media users expressed their support for the woman, with some even hoping for her safety due to her face being revealed.
In addition to the one jackpot winner, seven other Californians are also celebrating after matching five out of six numbers. They will receive $448,750 each.
The billion-dollar drawing is the third-largest Powerball jackpot in history and the lottery organization is taking their time to ensure the winner is properly vetted before they receive their earnings.
Hollywood financial advisor Eszylfie Taylor has even provided advice on how to manage your money after winning the lottery, which is useful for all lucky players, not just the LA winner.
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