$2 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Los Angeles County, Lottery Said The identity of the winner or winners is not yet known, but the California Lottery said it had made its first billionaire. There was a delay in announcing the winning numbers, because of a security issue.
$1.6 Billion Powerball Jackpot Sets Off Ticket-Buying Frenzy The odds of getting the winning numbers are 1 in 292.2 million, but that did not dash the hopes of players ahead of the drawing on Saturday.