Oregon strikes again: $328.5M Powerball ticket sold in Beaverton
By Sabinna Pierre, KGW
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lightning has struck twice for Oregon lottery players as a $328.5 million Powerball ticket was sold in Beaverton, marking the state's first jackpot win of 2025.
The winning ticket from Saturday's drawing was purchased January 17 in Beaverton's 97006 Zip code. The winner, who cannot remain anonymous under state law, has one year to claim their prize.
This win follows Oregon's largest-ever Powerball prize — a $1.3 billion jackpot split between a Portland man, his wife and a friend last year.
The exact location of the retailer who sold the winning ticket will remain undisclosed until the winner comes forward, citing security protocols. Oregon retailers receive commissions from ticket sales and bonus payments for wins, including a $10,000 bonus for selling million-dollar tickets.
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"The verification process takes time once a claimant comes forward due to security and payment procedures," said Oregon Lottery spokesperson Melanie Mesaros, who recommends winners sign their tickets immediately and consult financial professionals.
The multistate game, operated across 44 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, was last won in December with a $256 million ticket sold in New York.
Approximately one-third of Oregon Lottery sales support state programs including education, veteran services, state parks and economic development. Since its 1985 inception, the Oregon Lottery has generated nearly $16.5 billion for these initiatives.
