Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.4 Billion – A First Since Oregon’s Big Win

For the first time since Portland made headlines last April with its $1.3 billion jackpot win, Powerball players have a chance to win a ten-figure jackpot. Wednesday’s drawing surged to an estimated $1.4 billion – ranking as the fourth largest in Powerball game history and the sixth largest ever among U.S. lottery jackpot games.

Three $50,000 winning tickets were sold in Oregon from Powerball’s Labor Day drawing in Westport, Clackamas, and Damascus. Since the last winning jackpot drawing and reset on June 1, Oregon has sold 679,594 winning tickets and approximately a third of all game sales are returned to Lottery beneficiaries.

Last year, Cheng “Charlie” Saephan, his wife, and friend shared a Powerball jackpot worth $1.3 billion. The prize was life changing for Saephan and by far the biggest prize ever won in Oregon. A Beaverton man also won a Powerball jackpot in January worth $328.5 million. The biggest Powerball ever won in history was a $2.04 billion jackpot in 2022 by player in California.

Oregon Lottery retailers who sell lottery tickets also earn commissions from the boost in ticket sales and bonus payments for jackpot wins. For instance, a retail location that sells a $1 million ticket would earn a $10,000 bonus.

Powerball is a multi-state jackpot game offered in 45 states, plus the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

The Oregon Lottery recommends that you always sign the back of your ticket to ensure you can claim your prize. In the event of winning a jackpot, players should consult with a trusted financial planner or similar professional to develop a plan for their winnings. Players have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

Celebrating 40 years of selling games  since April 25, 1985, Oregon Lottery has earned more than $16.5 billion for economic development, public education, outdoor school, state parks, veteran services, and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org.

Contact:
Melanie Mesaros
Oregon Lottery
971-719-0464
Melanie.Mesaros@lottery.oregon.gov