A California resident has become the sole winner of a $1.77 billion Powerball jackpot, marking the second-largest lottery prize in history. The identity of the ticket holder remains undisclosed. The winning ticket was sold in Frazier Park, Kern County, California. This is the fourth time that California has claimed the largest Powerball jackpots. The owners of the ticket-selling store will receive a $1 million bonus check. The jackpot has caused controversy, with some questioning the fairness of the Powerball system. Nidal Khalil, the Syrian immigrant who sold the winning ticket, has been praised as a generous and kind man by members of his small town.
💰 $1.73 Billion Powerball Jackpot Claimed Amidst Record $2.04 Billion Payout Controversy 🃏 The second-largest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, which had caused weeks of suspense, has finally found its rightful owner in California. https://t.co/qTicaPqQQ5 https://t.co/CGTCYWqX9I
A story to brighten your day. Meet Nidal Khalil, the owner of the convenience store that sold the $1.7 billion jackpot. As a reward for selling the ticket, he will receive $1 million. According to members of his small town, the Syrian immigrant is a generous and kind man… https://t.co/CZgrhFkZEi https://t.co/hgEVK9ias2
'Powerball is rigged': Losing lottery players question how California has claimed the four biggest ever jackpots https://t.co/ZG5nNfCxky https://t.co/tQVt1wuXij
One of these fellows just got a lot richer. https://t.co/11wxbIrqxq
In a yet another exciting billion-dollar day in California, a single-ticket holder wins an estimated $1.77 billion Powerball drawing https://t.co/hORDAQceoy https://t.co/VnoHA6M4wl
A single-ticket holder from California wins an estimated $1.77 billion Powerball drawing, while the owners of the ticket-selling store receive a bonus check for $1 million https://t.co/hORDAQceoy https://t.co/jdQFD7LpsO
Long-shot odds: A single-ticket holder from California wins an estimated $1.77 billion Powerball jackpot, the second largest in history https://t.co/hORDAQbGz0 https://t.co/R3Qfbvok50
One very lucky Californian is waking up a billionaire matching all numbers to win the incredible $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot. https://t.co/YaRjcKqBnj https://t.co/YaRjcKqBnj
I got excited yesterday when they said the powerball was won in socal And then they said kern county Like is kern county socal? Also I didn't win anything :/ https://t.co/C99R8PofcG
The winning Powerball ticket was once again sold in California, with a single individual taking home the $1.77 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing https://t.co/7SdrIFn2iA
One of the largest Powerball jackpots ever has been won in California, the lottery group said Wednesday night. At $1.765 billion, it was the second-largest jackpot ever in the U.S. Here’s a look at the 10 biggest U.S. jackpots ever. https://t.co/GkROKgsvRv
$1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California 🤑
Congrats to the IRS/Ukraine!! "If the winner of Wednesday's $1.73B jackpot takes the lump sum they get $757M" https://t.co/leo4B4z2Q4
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A single-ticket holder from California was the sole winner of an estimated $1.77 billion Powerball in the second-largest lottery jackpot in history, the lottery game's website said. The identity of the ticket holder was not disclosed https://t.co/7FanJyiLHv https://t.co/22WdDywsic