"Record-Breaking Powerball Jackpot Sold: $1 Billion Prize Stuns Store Owner"
TL;DR
A $1 billion Powerball ticket was sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles, making the owner, Nabor Herrera, eligible for up to $1 million. The winner has the option of receiving the jackpot in installments or as a lump sum payment. The identity of the winner is still unknown, as winners must go through a vetting process before claiming their prize. This is the third Powerball jackpot sold in Los Angeles, with the largest jackpot in US history totaling $2.04 billion.
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