That is the fourth-most in the country behind only Minnesota, Missouri, and Indiana.
The Power Play option was modified second prize, ordinarily $200,000, was given an automatic 5x multiplier, creating the five+ prize $1 million cash.
Holmes chose to get the lump sum payout which is worth approximately $127 million just after taxes and was presented with a $188 million check.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Powerball fever has been sweeping the nation as ticket sales soared nationwide.
There had been also various smaller winners in Massachusetts.
While the major prize was originally advertised to be $394 million, the actual winnings ended up amounting to $396.9 million at the time of the draw, according to Powerball.