Powerball jackpot winner snags $209M. See where the ticket was sold

A lottery player in New Jersey has won a massive Powerball jackpot of $209 million after matching all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing.

The winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Old Bridge, New Jersey. According to reports, the winner opted for a cash payout instead of the full annuity value, which would have been around $282 million over 29 years.

• Powerball jackpot winners often choose to claim their prizes anonymously
• In this case, however, it's unclear whether the winner has chosen to remain anonymous or will be publicly identified

The winning ticket was purchased just hours before the drawing, according to reports. While we don't know who the winner is yet, we do know that they'll have some major expenses to take care of – like taxes on their prize!

Now, if you're anything like us, you might be wondering what you'd do with a massive windfall like this. Would you splurge on a new car or invest in your future? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below!