A lucky ticket-buyer in Oregon has won a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, which was the eighth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.

Should the winner who matched all six numbers forgo the rarely claimed option of a payout over 30 years, the lump-sum before taxes would be $621 million. Federal and state taxes would cut into the haul significantly, but what’s left over will be more than enough to brighten anyone’s day.

A lucky ticket-buyer in Oregon has won a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, which was the eighth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.{ai:summary}<p>A big-time lottery win in Oregon leads to a massive jackpot of $1.3 billion, among the largest in U.S. history. With a choice between a lump sum of $621 million or spread out payments, taxes will take a bite but there’s still a hefty sum to enjoy. #economy</p>

Winner in Portland: What AP knows about the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot so far

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