A Powerball ticket sold at a Moorpark gas station has won $812,200, according to California Lottery officials. The winning ticket was purchased at the ARCO/AMPM located at 50 W. Los Angeles Ave., near South Moorpark Avenue. The buyer matched all five white-ball numbers but missed the red Powerball number—still enough to claim the game’s second-tier prize.
The winning numbers from the Saturday, January 11 drawing were 5, 19, 21, 28, and 65, with Powerball number 14. Because no player nationwide matched all six numbers, the jackpot rolled over. By Monday’s drawing, it climbed to $137 million. Then, after another drawing with no grand prize winner, the estimated jackpot surged to $156 million for Wednesday’s draw.
Monday night’s numbers were 5, 27, 45, 56, 59, and Powerball number 4. California Lottery confirmed that no tickets sold in the state—or anywhere else—matched all six numbers. That means the top prize continues to grow, offering even bigger potential rewards for future players.
Powerball drawings happen three times a week—every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—at 7:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Players pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. The odds of hitting the jackpot by matching all six numbers are extremely slim: just 1 in 292.2 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. However, the overall chance of winning any prize is much better—about 1 in 24.9—thanks to multiple prize tiers.
This Powerball ticket win marks another big moment for Southern California, where local retailers often sell high-value lottery tickets. Winners have up to one year from the draw date to claim their prize. California law requires winners to come forward publicly, so the identity of the Moorpark winner may become known once they file a claim.
While the $812,200 prize is substantial, many players still chase the growing $156 million jackpot. If claimed as a lump sum, the pre-tax cash value would be significantly lower—but still life-changing. Experts always remind players to sign the back of winning tickets and consult financial advisors before claiming large prizes.
For those hoping to try their luck, tickets cost $2 each (or $3 with the Power Play option, which boosts non-jackpot winnings). Retailers like the Moorpark ARCO/AMPM benefit too—California Lottery awards $10,000 to stores that sell jackpot-winning tickets and smaller bonuses for other major wins.
As the jackpot climbs, interest in Powerball ticket sales typically spikes across the state. Whether you play weekly or only when the prize hits nine figures, remember: someone has to win eventually—and it could be you.
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