According to an Oregon Lottery news release, a 79-year-old Beaverton man has claimed the $328.5 million Powerball jackpot from January 17.
The winning ticket was purchased by Abbas Shafii from the Beaverton Fred Meyer located on Southwest Walker Road.The $146.4 million settlement is being taken by him in one big sum.
Shafii informed the Oregon Lottery, “I am thrilled to have won the Powerball and intend to use my prize to travel, invest, and share my good fortune with non-profit organizations that are close to my heart.”
In addition to receiving a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, Fred Meyer is splitting the winnings with a nonprofit. According to the lottery, the shop declared that it will give $50,000 to the Oregon Food Bank.
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