Tuesday, one lucky person became a new billionaire in California, winning $2 billion in the Powerball jackpot.
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Although his identity has not yet been exposed, this person is California’s first billionaire by lottery.
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Joseph Chahayed, the lucky seller of the billion-dollar lucky draw ticket, is the owner of the Altadena gas station.
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The Powerball officials came to Chahayed’s store on Wednesday to officially inform him about the lucky draw winning.
Chahayed will have one million dollars as a bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
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Although the winner has not yet come forward, the 75 years old Mr. Chahayed said that the winner might be one of his neighbors.
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Mr. Joseph Chahayed also became the new millionaire by lottery in California and Altadena.
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This 75-year-old new millionaire said he would share his money with his 11 grandchildren and his family members.
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Throughout the day, many people came to the store and congratulated Mr. Chahayed. Many media people came to his store, and he happily gave his interview.
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This 75-year-old man is extremely happy and excited for the winner and the people of California. He said, “I am 75, still young”, and he loves working.
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$156 million from the winner’s role will go to California’s schools for development. Lottery officials said it is the highest contribution from a single rollover.