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"Powerball Jackpot: Oregon Ticket Sales Soar to $1.3 Billion"

The $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot resulted in a winning ticket sold at a Portland Plaid Pantry, generating millions for Oregon through ticket sales. The winner, who bought the ticket at the Plaid Pantry, is undergoing a security and vetting process before being publicly identified. Oregon Lottery officials announced that $7.6 million from ticket sales will fund public programs, while retailers who sold the tickets earned $1.8 million in commission. The store that sold the winning ticket will also receive a portion of the jackpot money, with the winner potentially taking home about $330 million after taxes.