California couple claims prize in record Powerball jackpotCHINO HILLS, California -- While Californians have mused for months about the mystery buyer of a Powerball ticket worth US$528.8 million, the couple holding the lucky numbers was busy lining up lawyers and financial advisers to help them handle their enormous winnings. But that kind of studied preparation is exactly what state lottery officials recommend for winners to avoid falling prey to scams or mismanagement. "We couldn't be happier for them and are thrilled they took the time to assemble the right team before coming in to claim," California Lottery Director Hugo Lopez said in a statement. Their names are public record under state law, but Traverso requested that other personal information remain private. Flanked by security, Marvin and Mae Acosta went to a state lottery office in Van Nuys on Friday to claim their share of a record US$1.6 billion Powerball drawing in January, Alex Traverso, a California lottery spokesman, disclosed on Tuesday.

Source: The China Post July 20, 2016 18:11 UTC