Powerball Winner • CA • 2017
Jackpot (2024$)
$510,000,000
lump sum
Age at Win
Unknown
Business owner
Jeff Lindsay claimed California's $447.8 million Powerball jackpot on July 19, 2017, making it the 10th-largest U.S. lottery prize at the time—then promptly disappeared from public life. **This case is fully verified** through official Powerball records, AP wire coverage, and multiple California news outlets. Despite California's mandatory disclosure laws preventing anonymous claims, Lindsay achieved *effective anonymity* through total media silence, becoming one of the most successful examples of privacy preservation in mega-lottery history. After 7+ years, no negative outcomes have surfaced—no bankruptcy, lawsuits, or tragedies—suggesting his immediate hiring of professional advisors paid off.
Won $447.8M Powerball jackpot. Numbers: 20, 26, 32, 38, 58, PB 3. 7th largest Powerball at the time.
Initially bought Scratchers, won small amount, returned to buy 10 Powerball tickets on a whim.
Winning ticket sat unsecured on kitchen counter for days - a $447M bearer instrument at extreme risk.
Claimed prize after 39-day strategic delay. Had already assembled legal and financial advisory team. Refused official winner photo.
Marietta Liquor & Deli owners (Alberre family) received $1M retailer bonus from California Lottery.
"We are private people and do not want to change who we are or become public figures and ask that people appreciate and respect our privacy."
"We have engaged a number of financial, legal and other advisors to guide us... to support our family and causes that are important to us for many generations to come."
Initially bought Scratchers at Marietta Liquor & Deli, won small amount, returned to buy 10 Powerball tickets "on a whim." Ticket sat on kitchen counter unnoticed for days until hearing media reports that winning ticket sold in Sun City neighborhood. Waited 39 days to assemble legal/financial team before claiming.