Imagine scoring big in a lottery, only to find out that a massive chunk of your winnings is getting snipped off due to federal and state tax withholdings. That’s a bitter pill swallowed by many lottery winners, but it doesn’t always take the shine off their windfall. Here are a few stories of recent lottery … Read more
Yanira Alvarez, a newfound Powerball billionaire, has chosen to stay silent, following the public revelation of her identity due to mandatory California state law. As stated by the California lottery, Alvarez’s win marks a remarkable record of being the first-ever consecutive billion-dollar ticket sales in the state. Notably, the previous billion-dollar winner, Theodorus “Theo” Struyck, … Read more
Imagine being one of the lucky few to hit a Powerball jackpot. Not just any jackpot, but one of the largest in history. A trio of lucky winners experienced this, each embarking on their own unique journey with their newfound fortune. Allow us to introduce Yanira Alvarez, Theodorus Struyck, and Edwin Castro. Yanira Alvarez: The … Read more
A Maryland woman won a million Powerball prize, making her one of four second-tier prize winners in a draw where no one hit the jackpot. The lottery officials were on the lookout for this lucky winner since September. Interestingly, the woman, who resides in Worchester County, had forgotten about buying the ticket until she found … Read more
A woman from Lansing, Michigan recently counted herself among the lucky few who have won a lottery. Striking rich on January 31, she claimed a gigantic .1 million prize. The Winning Numbers She won with the numbers 03-05-07-16-19-30. Not randomly chosen, the woman is known for playing the same set of numbers week after week. … Read more
For the second time in two years, a lottery player has struck gold, making him a millionaire twice over. Keeping the news under wraps, he quietly claimed the jackpot, an event that is rarer than rare. His story is indeed one that captures the imagination. Adding an extra layer of intrigue, the second winning ticket … Read more
If you are a regular Illinois Lottery player, take a moment to double-check your tickets as there are nine unclaimed lottery prizes totaling ,350,000. The single largest prize among these unclaimed winnings is a whopping ,200,000. This prize, like all others, is subject to the Illinois Lottery rules which state that all prizes not claimed … Read more
An Albany, New York resident hit the jackpot with a “Cash4Life” lottery ticket, opting for a lump sum over the daily payout option. But is this always the best decision? We delve into the complexities of lottery winnings to find out. Decision of the Albany Lottery Winner A ticket purchased in Brooklyn, New York for … Read more
There’s a pending fortune waiting to be claimed in lottery prizes exceeding ,000. If you’re a lottery player, you might want to take a moment to verify your tickets as some of these prizes are on the verge of expiration. Minnesota Powerball Tickets Nearing Expiration In Minnesota, three separate Powerball tickets, each carrying a rewarding … Read more
A million Powerball jackpot is still up for grabs, the ticket remains unclaimed. Do you know where it was bought? The winning ticket was sold at a Casey’s convenience store located in Tiffin on October 7. This lucky ticket matched all five numbers: 7, 54, 57, 60, 65, but just missed the Powerball number, 19. … Read more