Iowa Navy veteran wins $3M Powerball prize on Veterans Day
A Navy veteran from Iowa has won a $3 million Powerball prize in the Veterans Day drawing. Jaime Zavala matched five numbers but missed the $900 million mega millions jackpot by just one. His ticket was one of only three in the country to win such a large sum that day. Zavala’s winning numbers secured him $3 million on November 11. The prize fell short of the record-breaking $900 million jackpot, but it still placed him among the top winners nationwide. With his newfound wealth, Zavala has clear plans. His first priority is paying off his mortgage. After that, he aims to invest most of the remaining money. A small portion will go toward replacing his decade-old pickup truck. The $3 million win will allow Zavala to clear his mortgage and upgrade his vehicle. The rest of the funds will be invested for long-term security. His victory stands out as one of the largest Powerball prizes from that particular drawing.
