$1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California

A lucky player from California has won the $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot, making it the second-largest lottery prize in history.

Winning numbers: The winning Powerball numbers were 22, 24, 40, 52, 64 and the Powerball 10.
* The grand prize had eluded winners for 35 consecutive drawings, stretching back to July 19, which was won by a player in California with a value of $1.08 billion.

Chasing the dream: Despite the low odds of winning, Powerball enthusiasts like Robert Salvato Jr., continued to buy tickets hoping for a chance at immense wealth.
* Salvato, who recently got married, bought 40 tickets with wishes of aiding his family and plans to cater to his cat’s needs with his potential winnings.

Jackpot details: Favouring the cash option over annuity payments, the player will receive around $756.6 million, the value estimated for Wednesday night’s drawing.
* These winnings, however, would be subject to federal and possible state taxes.

Note on the lottery: Powerball is played in 45 states, including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, but exempt in 5 states, including Nevada.
* Owing to the Powerball’s rarity in states like Nevada, friends Tamara Carter and Denise Davis traveled across the state line into California to purchase tickets, albeit facing long lines.

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