A Powerball player there holds the winning ticket from Wednesday night's drawing for the game's $1.817 billion jackpot. The winner, who so far hasn't gone public, can choose between an annuitized prize of $1.817 billion or a lump sump payment of $834.9 million (both prize options are before taxes).

THE draw for tonight’s National Lottery EuroMillions (January 2) has taken place, with life-changing cash prizes at stake. Check the results to see if you have just won a fortune and bagged