The winner of a massive $328.5 million Powerball drawing has been identified as a 79-year-old Oregon man who says he plans to use the money for travel and to help others.
Beaverton resident Abbas Shafii bought the jackpot-winning ticket on Jan. 17 at a Fred Meyer store in Beaverton, about 8 miles west of Portland, the Oregon Lottery announced Friday.
Shafii opted for the lump-sum option, which grants him a total of $146.4 million.
“I am overjoyed to have won the Powerball and plan to use my prize to travel, invest and share my good fortune with non-profit organizations that are close to my heart,” Shafii said in a statement.
Store chain Fred Meyer, which will get a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, announced a $50,000 donation to the Oregon Food Bank.
The state lottery urges the lucky future winners to consult with a trusted financial professional to develop what to do with their jackpot.
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Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr.
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