Powerball Jackpot Winner Wins Second Largest Price in History

Hello world! It is time to make way for the newest Powerball jackpot winner, who took home a whooping $1.765 Billion ticket! The prize in question is the second-largest ever and it represents the fourth billion-dollar jackpot in history. Notably, all of these massive jackpots were sold in California. Although it is not the first-place price winner, this amount is still a notable milestone. Who is the lucky winner behind this huge amount, and how is he planning on spending it? Let’s find out together!

The Powerball Jackpot Winner

A fortunate Californian won the historic $1.765 billion jackpot in the Wednesday night drawing, as announced by the Multi-State Lottery Association on Thursday morning. The winning ticket had all six numbers: 22, 24, 40, 52, 64 (white balls), and 10 (red Powerball), with a 2X Power Play multiplier.

After nearly 30 years of selling lottery tickets, Nidal Khalil, co-owner of Midway Market & Liquor in Kern County, California, celebrated selling the winning Powerball ticket for the $1.765 billion jackpot drawn on Wednesday. Khalil humorously noted that customers often asked when their time would come to win, and now it had. The store will receive a $1 million award for selling the winning ticket, and Khalil received congratulations from friends and family, including those in his home country of Syria.

Who Is Nidal Khalili? Powerball Jackpot Winner of 2023

Nidal Khalil, also known as Andy, expressed his feelings of blessing and happiness after selling the winning Powerball ticket. He has been selling lottery tickets for 30 years and is thrilled for his customers. Originally from Syria, he arrived in California at the age of 22, eventually acquiring Midway Market & Liquor with his brother in 1994. Khalil has formed a close bond with the Frazier Park community over the years, serving mostly retired locals with a variety of goods, including groceries, gasoline, beer, and liquor.

Nidal Khalil and his family stood before TV news cameras on Thursday as they received an oversized check from California Lottery officials. Khalil expressed his gratitude to the Frazier Park community for supporting their small business. They were wearing California Lottery T-shirts.

Similar Situation

Notably, in November, a $2.04 billion ticket was sold at an Altadena gas station owned by another Syrian immigrant, Joseph Chahayed. The man also received a $1 million prize for selling the winning ticket. Khalil’s story is reminiscent of Chahayed’s. Both are Syrian immigrants and small business owners who have been recognized for their lottery ticket sales.

Who Has the Number One Spot?

Edwin Castro is the winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in the game’s history. To this day, he is making extravagant purchases with his newfound wealth. He opted for a one-time lump sum payment of $997.6 million from the $2 billion jackpot. Among his lavish acquisitions are three luxurious homes in California, including a $25.5 million mansion in the Hollywood Hills, a $4 million mansion in his hometown of Altadena, and a recent addition of a $47 million mansion in Bel Air. Castro also indulged in a vintage Porsche worth $250,000.

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