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California Is a Good Place to Win the $2 Billion Powerball Lottery

Winner stands to save millions after buying lucky ticket in one of only a few states that doesn’t tax lottery winnings.

A winner in California won the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot.

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The winner of the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot could save themselves a potentially hefty tax bill.

California lottery officials said the winning ticket, which had all six Powerball numbers, was drawn at Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, an area in north Los Angeles County. As of Tuesday afternoon, the winner had not yet been identified.