Powerball player wins $562,000 in California. Where was the lucky ticket sold?
A Powerball ticket sold in California won $562,699 but just missed the $409 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket matched five winning numbers but not the Powerball in the drawing Wednesday, Oct. 16, the California Lottery said. It was sold at Quality Market in Newcastle, which is about a 30-mile drive northwest from Sacramento.