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A fortunate Oregon lottery player kicked off the new year with a bang, claiming the first Powerball jackpot of 2025. Lottery officials have confirmed that the lucky individual won the grand prize during Saturday night’s drawing, securing an impressive $328.5 million.
The winner now faces an exciting decision: opt for the full annuitized jackpot of $328.5 million paid over 30 years or take the lump-sum cash option of $146.4 million—both amounts are before taxes.
With Saturday’s win, the Powerball jackpot has reset to its base level of $20 million for the next drawing, scheduled for Monday night.
The Powerball lottery wrapped up 2024 with a series
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