Angel Rodriguez from New York won a whopping $1 million in the Powerball lottery in September 2023, just one number away from claiming the $835 million jackpot. Powerball is known for its massive prizes, ranging from $100 to $2 billion, drawing hopefuls in from all over the United States, including Angel Rodriguez, who became a millionaire overnight. The winning numbers were 01, 07, 46, 47, 63, and Powerball 07.
After tax payments, Angel Rodriguez pocketed $612,240, and the winning ticket came from 37th Ave. Grocery in Jackson Heights, New York. Powerball has a long history of making dreams come true, with total sales hitting $516,866,283 in New York, and bonuses of over $1 billion going towards their schools. Even though Angel Rodriguez didn’t claim the biggest prize, it’s a lifechanging win.
With some luck, anyone can get their hands on a $600 prize, which can be collected in cash from any authorized Powerball retailer. Purchasing tickets for Powerball varies, with the deadline being one to two hours before the drawing and not being available in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
Powerball has been providing huge prizes since its inception in 1992, including a $2.04 billion jackpot in November 2022 and three $1.5 billion jackpots. However, there is still hope with smaller prizes, which can be claimed in cash from any authorized retailer.