California, US - The anticipation has ended in an earth-shattering victory for one lucky Californian. In a historic Powerball drawing, a single ticket sold in California matched all six numbers drawn, clinching a jaw-dropping Powerball jackpot valued at $1.765 billion. The cash value of this staggering win stands at $774.1 million.

The monumental draw took place on Wednesday, October 11, with

The winning numbers revealed as white balls 22, 24, 40, 52, 64, and the red Powerball 10. A 2X Power Play multiplier added to the thrill of the game.

The excitement reached a crescendo as final ticket sales caused the jackpot to surpass its initial estimate, ballooning to the astounding sum of $1.765 billion at the moment of the drawing. This places it as the second-largest Powerball jackpot in history and the second-largest lottery jackpot ever claimed in the United States. Only the awe-inspiring world record Powerball jackpot of $2.04 billion, won in California on November 7, 2022, surpasses this colossal triumph.

The fortunate holder of this extraordinary ticket now faces a pivotal decision to opt for an annuitized prize spanning an estimated $1.765 billion, paid as 30 annual installments with a 5% annual increment, or to seize the life-changing lump sum of $774.1 million. The choice is undeniably life-altering, and it's just the beginning of an incredible journey.

This historic win unfolded in the 36th drawing of the jackpot run, an exceptional feat where two consecutive Powerball jackpot cycles delivered billion-dollar grand prizes. The previous Powerball jackpot was claimed on July 19 when a California ticket matched all five white balls and the red Powerball, securing a remarkable $1.08 billion prize.