Oregon man claims $328.5 million Powerball jackpot prize

BEAVERTON, Ore. (KATU) — Abbas Shafii, a 79-year-old resident of Beaverton, has claimed Oregon's first Powerball jackpot of the year, winning a staggering $328.5 million.

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Shafii purchased the winning ticket on January 17, 2025, at the Fred Meyer store on SW Walker Road in Beaverton. Opting for the lump sum payout, Shafii will receive $146.4 million.

Though Shafii declined media interviews, he shared a brief statement expressing his excitement.

"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.

The Powerball game contributes approximately a third of its sales to the state, supporting various beneficiaries, including economic development, public education, veteran services, and state parks.

Fred Meyer, the store that sold the jackpot ticket, received a $100,000 bonus. The store announced it would donate $50,000 of that bonus to the Oregon Food Bank as part of its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social impact strategy.

The Oregon Lottery advises winners to sign the back of their tickets to secure their claim and recommends consulting with a financial planner to manage their winnings effectively.