SALEM, Ore. — It was a lucky night for Powerball players across the country, including Oregon, with the drawing producing four large wins for Oregon players. Two lucky people in Kansas and Indiana won the $143 million jackpot prize, and a total of almost 90 wins were won across 20 states for Powerball’s $2 million and $1 million prizes.
The winning tickets in Oregon were purchased in the following locations:
- $2 million – Coos Bay
- $2 million – Creswell
- $1 million – Gresham
- $2 million – Medford
Oregon Lottery retailers who sell lottery tickets also earn commissions from ticket sales and bonus payments for lower tier wins. For instance, a retail location that sells a $1 million ticket would earn a $10,000 bonus.
Oregon’s largest Powerball win was in 2024, when Cheng “Charlie” Saephan, his wife, and a friend together shared a jackpot worth $1.3 billion. The biggest Powerball jackpot ever won in history was a $2.04 billion jackpot in 2022 by a player in California.
Powerball is a multi-state jackpot operated by 45 states, plus the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
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The Oregon Lottery recommends that you always sign the back of your ticket to ensure you can claim your prize. In the event of winning a jackpot, players should consult with a trusted financial planner or similar professional to develop a plan for their winnings. Players have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
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