Powerball: Winners share record $1.5bn draw

At least three tickets have won the record-breaking $1.5 billion (£1 billion) Powerball lottery in the United States.

One winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Chino Hills in California, a lottery spokesman confirmed, although the identity of the winner is yet to be revealed.

Jackpot winning tickets have also been reported in Florida and Tennessee, but further details aren't yet known.

Hundreds of hopefuls were seen queuing in the streets across the country in the build-up to the draw, which is played in 44 states, Washington and two US territories.

The jackpot is by far the largest up for grabs in North America, though Spain's latest elGordo lottery, or "The Fat One," had a prize pool of $2.4 billion (£1.6 billion).

However, this was awarded to thousands of ticketholders. Powerball's jackpot could go to a single winner.

What could you buy if you scooped the $1.5bn jackpot?

Ever fancied being an astronaut like Tim Peake? Credit: PA

  • A trip to the moon and back - a snip at $150,000 a ticket

You could have your own island like Richard Branson. Credit: PA

  • Your own private island, or several

Fly in style in your own private jet. Credit: Reuters

  • A private jet, or a few, with prices starting from a 'cheap' $43 million

The entire penthouse suite in The Shard could be yours. Credit: PA

  • All 10 luxury apartments in The Shard, the highest building in Western Europe