The $590 million Powerball Jackpot – And its Unlucky “Winner”

May 21, 2013 by  
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The largest Powerball jackpot in the history of the game was won on Saturday 18th May 2013 by one incredibly lucky winner from the small town of Zephyrhills, Florida. That winner has yet to make themselves known to lottery officials, but whilst the hunt goes on, spare a thought for poor Margit Arrobio, who matched all six numbers for the Wednesday draw – but walked away with nothing. Read more

The Saga of the Mega Millions Winners

April 10, 2012 by  
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The saga of the Mega Millions winners is dragging on this week after only one of the three ticket holders has come forward to claim their share of the jackpot. The lucky winner who wants to remain anonymous purchased the ticket in North East Kansas and matched all of the Mega Millions winning numbers has chosen to take the cash option of $157 million in one lump sum instead of the annual payment alternative that would have totalled $218 million paid out over twenty six years.

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Mega Millions Winner Sued By Ex

September 6, 2011 by  
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When you win a fortune you would think all of your troubles would be over but that is not always the case as one Mega Millions winner is finding out after being sued by her ex husband. Patricia Daly who is originally from Ireland but now lives in New York won a massive $21.5 million back in January but opted to take an $8 million lump sum instead.

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$105 Million MegaMillions Jackpot

July 7, 2011 by  
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One lucky American spent this 4th July as a multi-millionaire after scooping a massive $105 million Mega Millions Jackpot. The winner who is yet to come forward purchased the winning ticket at a Giant Food store in Herndon, Virginia and matched all five numbers; 12, 17, 30, 35, 47, and the Megaball number 26 and as there was only one winner it is one of the biggest jackpots of the year so far.

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Winning ticket purchased at adult book store

November 18, 2010 by  
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It was an exciting time in the states last week as two lottery winners stepped forward to claim massive jackpots worth a combined $269.6 million. The two men both from Michigan picked up their Mega Millions and Powerball winnings during a press conference in Lansing last Friday. You may be wondering why we are telling this but you see this is not the end of the story and we thought it would bring a smile to your face you hear the winning ticket was purchased in an adult book store and everyone was too embarrassed to claim it!
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