An Illinois man recently found luck in an unlikely mistake. Michael Sopejstal, 60, won $25,000 a year for life after purchasing a Lucky for Life ticket at a GoLo gas station in New Buffalo, Michigan in September. According to Sopejstal, he originally asked for a ticket for 10 draws, but the clerk mistakenly printed a …
The recent Mega Millions drawing on Friday did not have any winners, increasing the jackpot to a sizeable $287 million for Tuesday’s draw. The numbers were drawn shortly after 11 p.m. ET, and the results are listed below. If someone wins next Tuesday’s drawing and opts for the cash payout, they’ll take home over $133.3 …
After the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, no winners emerged. As a result, the jackpot has skyrocketed to an astounding $223 million for the upcoming Friday draw. The numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET, and the results are outlined below. If a winner emerges on Friday and selects the cash option, they will …
Edwin Castro Adds Vintage Porsches to Expanding Car Collection Last year, Edwin Castro, a 31-year-old California native, made headlines when he won the historic $2 billion Powerball Jackpot. Since then, he has been making extravagant purchases with his newfound wealth. Castro recently acquired two vintage Porsches to add to his ever-growing car collection. Castro’s latest …
Does Winning the Lottery Affect Your Happiness? Some of us have our thermostat set to happy. Some are set to depressed. But how does winning the lottery swing that up or down? Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $181 Million Grab your tickets and let’s see if you’re the game’s newest millionaire. The Mega Millions jackpot …
FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (KABC) — The search for the latest lottery billionaire who purchased their ticket in Southern California continues. This is the third time in the past year that a $1 billion-plus ticket has been sold in the state. However, identifying the fortunate winner may take some time. The immense $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot …
Tammy Pelton turned her $100 prize from a free online lottery game into a staggering $169,674 jackpot in Fantasy 5. Photo courtesy of the Michigan Lottery. Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Oct. 5 (UPI) — A Michigan woman turned her modest $100 win from a free play online lottery game into an incredible jackpot of …
It’s safe to say that a billion dollars doesn’t hold the same value it once did, especially when it comes in the form of a lottery jackpot. The Powerball prize has now surpassed that mark, with Wednesday’s estimated jackpot sitting at a whopping $1.2 billion. The Wall Street Journal examines the diminishing cash value that …
Elio Figueroa surprised his wife, Maria, with a scratch-off lottery ticket that turned out to be a $50,000 winner. The photo of their winning ticket is courtesy of the Maryland Lottery. Subscribe to the UPI Odd Newsletter Oct. 3 (UPI) — A heartwarming story unfolded in Maryland when Elio Figueroa decided to surprise his wife …
The Powerball jackpot has reached an incredible $1.2 billion as no players won the big prize on Monday night, according to the AP. The winning numbers for the previous draw were: 12, 26, 27, 43, 47 and the Powerball 5. The upcoming Wednesday night drawing will have one of the largest lottery jackpots in …