Core Points - The Powerball lottery announced a record jackpot of $1.817 billion, making it the second-highest jackpot in U.S. history and the highest for the year [1][3] - The winning ticket was sold at a gas station in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the winner has not yet been publicly identified [1][3] Prize Distribution Options - The winner can choose to receive the $1.817 billion in 30 annual payments or a lump sum of $834.9 million, both amounts being pre-tax [3] - If the annuity option is selected, the winner will receive an initial payment of over $27 million in the first year, increasing by 5% each subsequent year, reaching approximately $113 million in the 30th year [3] Financial Considerations - The implied discount rate for the annuity option is approximately 2.6%, which is significantly lower than the current yields on U.S. Treasury bonds, with 10-year bonds over 4% and 30-year bonds at 4.8% [3] - Choosing the annuity option provides a guaranteed income stream for the next 29 years, regardless of future financial decisions [3]
美国开出18亿美元彩票大奖!中奖者仅1人 身份未公布 最多可匿名3年!
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-27 06:02