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Zephyrhills woman becomes millionaire after buying winning Powerball ticket

Simone Capers winning ticket
Posted at 1:19 PM, Feb 07, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-07 13:19:12-05

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A Zephyrhills woman became a millionaire on Tuesday after purchasing a winning Powerball ticket.

Simone Capers, 33, claimed a $2 million prize after her ticket was chosen during an Oct. 29, 2022 Powerball drawing.

She claimed her winnings at the Florida Lottery's Tampa office.

Capers bought her ticket from a Circle K in Gibsonton, located on Gibsonton Drive. The gas station will receive a $5,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.