After five months of speculation and mystery, last Friday (15) the identity of the winner of the second largest prize in the history of the US lottery, Powerball, was finally revealed, totaling US$ 1.765 billion, the equivalent of R$ 8, 8 billion.
Theodorus Struyck, a 65-year-old resident of a small mountain town of about 3,000 residents in California, has emerged as the representative of a group of lucky gamblers.
This discovery surprised many, bringing to light curiosities about the life of this new billionaire.
Known for his kindness and love for his grandchildren, his neighborhood is excited about his newfound wealth. Local witnesses even noticed the installation of a “no trespassing” sign on his property, indicating changes in his life after the windfall.
California law requires disclosure of lottery winners, and Struyck now joins an exclusive list of lucky winners. The Powerball jackpot record remains with Edwin Castro, who won an incredible US$2.04 billion in 2022.
In addition to the winners, bet proceeds benefit the community in significant ways. In this case, the lottery company plans to invest around US$119.5 million in public schools, positively impacting the education of many.
The case of Theodorus Struyck is not just about individual fortune, but also highlights the role of the lottery as an agent of social change.
As he embraces his new status as a millionaire, his local community and the entire state of California share in the benefits of this extraordinary event.
About Powerball
Powerball, since 1992, has offered Americans the chance to become millionaires, while contributing to public services in the US.
With tickets sold in multiple jurisdictions, participants select numbers to compete for jackpots, streamed live on Powerball.com.
Draws occur regularly, offering opportunities to win significant prizes. Winners can choose to receive their prize in different ways, with overall odds of winning a prize estimated at 1 in 24.9.
Powerball also features additional options such as Power Play® and Double Play®. Thus, allowing players to multiply prizes or replay their numbers for more chances of winning.
With its growing popularity and history of big prizes, Powerball continues to be an exciting choice for lottery enthusiasts around the world.
