Single Ticket Wins $2.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot

Single Winning Ticket Takes Home , $2.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot.<br />CNN reports that a single ticket sold in Altadena, California, matched all six numbers to take home the largest-ever lottery prize.<br />CNN reports that a single ticket sold in Altadena, California, matched all six numbers to take home the largest-ever lottery prize.<br />The winning numbers were announced on the morning of Nov. 8 after encountering a delay the night before due to a "technical issue.".<br />The winning numbers were announced on the morning of Nov. 8 after encountering a delay the night before due to a "technical issue.".<br />The issue was reportedly caused by a problem with the Minnesota Lottery's sales verification system.<br />The delay was necessary to confirm the Powerball drawing could be conducted securely and accurately. At no time was the integrity of the process compromised, Minnesota Lottery, via news release.<br />The winning numbers were 10-33-41-47-56 with 10 as the Powerball.<br />The Multi-State Lottery Association reports that the odds of winning were 1 in 292.2 million.<br />Over 11.2 million tickets won other cash prizes amounting to $98.1 million.<br />22 of those tickets won $1 million.<br />22 of those tickets won $1 million.<br />California lottery spokesperson Carolyn Becker says the winner has yet to make themselves known.<br />Somebody is holding on to a very important piece of paper this morning, Carolyn Becker, California lottery spokesperson, via statement