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Bay Area players win $1.16 million as Powerball hits $1.1 billion

Bay Area players win $1.16 million as Powerball hits $1.1 billion
business • 8/31/2025

Two Bay Area lottery players won $1.16 million each after missing the $1 billion Powerball jackpot. The prize now climbs to $1.1 billion for Labor Day.

The California Lottery announced that tickets sold in Milpitas and Pleasant Hill matched the first five numbers, earning each a prize of $1.16 million. The winning ticket in Milpitas was purchased at a 7-Eleven on Clearlake Avenue. Google Street View... [1573 chars]