Lottery fever is once again sweeping the nation as the Powerball jackpot balloons to a whopping $700 million, making it one of the largest pots in the game's history. According to the Times of San Diego, the massive prize comes after no participants managed to clinch the top prize during Monday's drawing.
One California donut shop became a hotspot for near-golden tickets. The California Lottery revealed that Donut Storr located at 530 S. Knott Ave in Anaheim sold a ticket missing only the Powerball number, netting an impressive $2,085,363 payday for one incredibly fortunate doughnut enthusiast. While the Golden State enjoyed its share of the luck, various states across the map also got a piece of the action, with tickets worth $2 million purchased in Colorado and Georgia, and $1 million tickets bought in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania, as the glitzy jackpot continues its growth, now unclaimed for 30 straight draws.
The numbers that stirred all the excitement Monday were 5, 12, 20, 24, 29, with the Powerball number 4 missing from the big winner's grasp. Though for anyone hoping to stake their claim on the Powerball throne, it's important to remember that the odds are strikingly slim, one in 292.2 million for the grand prize, to be exact.
Anyone looking to try their luck needs to hustle, as the clock is ticking down rapidly, with the official Powerball website noting that there are mere hours left until the next drawing occurs Wednesday evening at precisely 7:59 p.m, and for those who strike it rich, choosing the cash option would mean walking away with a cool $352.3 million before Uncle Sam shows up for his share. T
