A Powerball player in Southern California has won the multistate lottery’s $1 billion jackpot prize, ending a streak of 38 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner.
At a press conference outside the market on Thursday, lottery officials said the winner has not yet come forward but has a full year to do so. Once a claim is filed, the agency investigates to ensure the winner is legitimate, a process that can take months, spokeswoman Carolyn Becker said.
