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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots hit $1 billion or more. Who won, who sold winning tickets

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Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claim their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California. (Karl Etters, Tallahassee Democrat)
Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claim their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California. (Karl Etters, Tallahassee Democrat)
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This Publix supermarket in Melbourne Beach, Florida, was one of three locations that sold the winning ticket for the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot on Jan. 13, 2016. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
This Publix supermarket in Melbourne Beach, Florida, was one of three locations that sold the winning ticket for the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot on Jan. 13, 2016. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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Tom Delacenserie (L), Secretary of the Florida Lottery poses with Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach with an oversized check after opting to claim their share in a lump sum payment in a winning ticket, worth $528.8 million, from the Jan. 13 drawing at the state's lottery headquarters in Tallahassee February 17, 2016.
Tom Delacenserie (L), Secretary of the Florida Lottery poses with Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach with an oversized check after opting to claim their share in a lump sum payment in a winning ticket, worth $528.8 million, from the Jan. 13 drawing at the state's lottery headquarters in Tallahassee February 17, 2016.
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Mauren Smith, 70, and David Kaltschmidt, 55, of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball drawing Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. At the time, the couple said they had no immediate plans for the money. The grand prize was split three ways, and the other $1.586 billion Powerball winners were John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Mauren Smith, 70, and David Kaltschmidt, 55, of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball drawing Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. At the time, the couple said they had no immediate plans for the money. The grand prize was split three ways, and the other $1.586 billion Powerball winners were John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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David Kaltschmidt and Maureen Smith of Melbourne Beach, Florida, took home their share of a $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
David Kaltschmidt and Maureen Smith of Melbourne Beach, Florida, took home their share of a $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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Over the years, “lottery lawyer” Kurt Panouses has helped guide Mega Millions and Powerball winners, including those who won tickets on billion-dollar jackpots. Panouses has represented the Wolverine FLL Club from Oakland County, Michigan, who claimed the Jan. 22, 2021, Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.050 billion. Panouses also represented Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, who won one-third of $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot Jan. 13, 2016.
Over the years, “lottery lawyer” Kurt Panouses has helped guide Mega Millions and Powerball winners, including those who won tickets on billion-dollar jackpots. Panouses has represented the Wolverine FLL Club from Oakland County, Michigan, who claimed the Jan. 22, 2021, Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.050 billion. Panouses also represented Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, who won one-third of $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot Jan. 13, 2016.
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Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt hold their winning check in Tallahassee, Florida, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. The Melbourne Beach, Florida, couple claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot at Florida Lottery headquarters. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt hold their winning check in Tallahassee, Florida, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. The Melbourne Beach, Florida, couple claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot at Florida Lottery headquarters. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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Kurt Panouses is a Florida-based attorney who represents about 6 lottery winners per year, including the winners of the $1.050 billion Mega Millions jackpot. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions on Jan. 22, 2021.
Kurt Panouses is a Florida-based attorney who represents about 6 lottery winners per year, including the winners of the $1.050 billion Mega Millions jackpot. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions on Jan. 22, 2021.
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In February 2016, David Kaltschmidt and Maureen Smith went to Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee to claim their share of the $1.58 billion Powerball jackpot. They bought their ticket at the Publix store in Driftwood Plaza in Melbourne Beach.
In February 2016, David Kaltschmidt and Maureen Smith went to Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee to claim their share of the $1.58 billion Powerball jackpot. They bought their ticket at the Publix store in Driftwood Plaza in Melbourne Beach.
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In February 2016, David Kaltschmidt and Maureen Smith went to Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee to claim their share of the $1.58 billion Powerball jackpot. They bought their ticket at the Publix store in the Driftwood Plaza in Melbourne Beach.
In February 2016, David Kaltschmidt and Maureen Smith went to Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee to claim their share of the $1.58 billion Powerball jackpot. They bought their ticket at the Publix store in the Driftwood Plaza in Melbourne Beach.
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Indialantic, Florida, lottery lawyer Kurt Panouses holds a $16.5 million check won by an undisclosed Martin County resident at the Florida Lottery offices in Tallahassee. Panouses has represented billion-dollar lottery jackpot winners, such as the Wolverine FLL Club from Oakland County, Michigan, who claimed the Jan. 22, 2021, Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.050 billion. Panouses also represented Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, who won one-third of $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot Jan. 13, 2016.
Indialantic, Florida, lottery lawyer Kurt Panouses holds a $16.5 million check won by an undisclosed Martin County resident at the Florida Lottery offices in Tallahassee. Panouses has represented billion-dollar lottery jackpot winners, such as the Wolverine FLL Club from Oakland County, Michigan, who claimed the Jan. 22, 2021, Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.050 billion. Panouses also represented Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, who won one-third of $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot Jan. 13, 2016.
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Powerball jackpot co-winners Lisa and John Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, their daughter Tiffany Robinson (L), dog Abby, their lawyer Joe Townsend and Tennessee Lottery President and CEO Rebecca Hargrove speak to the media at the headquarters of the Tennessee Lottery in Nashville, Tennessee January 15, 2016.
Powerball jackpot co-winners Lisa and John Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, their daughter Tiffany Robinson (L), dog Abby, their lawyer Joe Townsend and Tennessee Lottery President and CEO Rebecca Hargrove speak to the media at the headquarters of the Tennessee Lottery in Nashville, Tennessee January 15, 2016.
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John Robinson and Lisa Robinson appeared on NBC's "Today" show before heading to the Tennessee Lottery office Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee, to claim their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot. The Robinsons were one of three couples to win the drawing: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California claimed their share months later.
John Robinson and Lisa Robinson appeared on NBC's "Today" show before heading to the Tennessee Lottery office Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee, to claim their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot. The Robinsons were one of three couples to win the drawing: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California claimed their share months later.
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From left, Powerball winners Tiffany Robinson and her mother Lisa Robinson, Rebecca Hargrove, Tennessee Lottery President & CEO, and Powerball winner John Robinson, hold a check during a press conference at the Tennessee Lottery office Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
From left, Powerball winners Tiffany Robinson and her mother Lisa Robinson, Rebecca Hargrove, Tennessee Lottery President & CEO, and Powerball winner John Robinson, hold a check during a press conference at the Tennessee Lottery office Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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Powerball winners John Robinson and Lisa Robinson speak during a press conference at the Tennessee Lottery office Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with the Robinsons, the Florida couple and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Powerball winners John Robinson and Lisa Robinson speak during a press conference at the Tennessee Lottery office Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with the Robinsons, the Florida couple and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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John Robinson and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, were present at a lottery news conference, along with their daughter Tiffany and their dog Abby to claim their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot winnings from the Jan. 13, 2016, drawing. The grand prize was split three ways, with Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
John Robinson and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, were present at a lottery news conference, along with their daughter Tiffany and their dog Abby to claim their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot winnings from the Jan. 13, 2016, drawing. The grand prize was split three ways, with Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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John Robinson and Lisa Robinson appeared on NBC's "Today" show before heading to the Tennessee Lottery office Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee, to claim their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot. The Robinsons were one of three couples to win the drawing: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California claimed their share months later.
John Robinson and Lisa Robinson appeared on NBC's "Today" show before heading to the Tennessee Lottery office Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee, to claim their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot. The Robinsons were one of three couples to win the drawing: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California claimed their share months later.
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Tennessee Lottery CEO Rebecca Hargrove hugs Dana Naifeh, right, an owner of Naifeh's Food Market in Munford, Tennessee. Hargrove presented Naifeh a $25,000 check for being the store that sold one of the three winning Powerball tickets. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Tennessee Lottery CEO Rebecca Hargrove hugs Dana Naifeh, right, an owner of Naifeh's Food Market in Munford, Tennessee. Hargrove presented Naifeh a $25,000 check for being the store that sold one of the three winning Powerball tickets. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, claimed their share of the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in Tallahassee on Feb. 17, 2016. The grand prize was split three ways, with John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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Ally Naifeh, Abby Naifeh and Oney Naifeh take a selfie with their family's Tennessee Lottery check that was presented at their family's store, Naifeh's Food Market, on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in Munford, Tennessee. Naifeh's Food Market sold one of the three winning $1.586 billion Powerball tickets for the Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, drawing. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California won the record-setting Powerball.
Ally Naifeh, Abby Naifeh and Oney Naifeh take a selfie with their family's Tennessee Lottery check that was presented at their family's store, Naifeh's Food Market, on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in Munford, Tennessee. Naifeh's Food Market sold one of the three winning $1.586 billion Powerball tickets for the Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, drawing. Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California won the record-setting Powerball.
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One winner, in Neptune Beach, Florida, will take home the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawn on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
One winner, in Neptune Beach, Florida, will take home the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawn on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
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An electronic billboard displays the Mega Millions lottery jackpot at $1.58 billion in New York City on Aug. 8, 2023. As of Aug. 8, 2024, it is the largest prize awarded in the lottery's history at $1.58 billion, with a $757.2 million cash option. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
An electronic billboard displays the Mega Millions lottery jackpot at $1.58 billion in New York City on Aug. 8, 2023. As of Aug. 8, 2024, it is the largest prize awarded in the lottery's history at $1.58 billion, with a $757.2 million cash option. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
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The Mega Millions announced on Tuesday that the jackpot for the Aug. 8 drawing had increased to an estimated $1.58 billion.
The Mega Millions announced on Tuesday that the jackpot for the Aug. 8 drawing had increased to an estimated $1.58 billion.
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The BP gas station on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, shows the Mega Millions sign, which can’t contain the Mega Million estimated jackpot of $1.58 billion on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. The Mega Millions estimated jackpot was up to $1.58 billion. A ticket from a Publix grocery in Neptune Beach, Florida, ended up matching all five numbers plus the Mega Ball.
The BP gas station on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, shows the Mega Millions sign, which can’t contain the Mega Million estimated jackpot of $1.58 billion on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. The Mega Millions estimated jackpot was up to $1.58 billion. A ticket from a Publix grocery in Neptune Beach, Florida, ended up matching all five numbers plus the Mega Ball.
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Shopper Laurie Stucki talks with a reporter on her way into the Publix that sold the winning Mega Millions lottery ticket Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. The single winning ticket for the $1.58 billion record jackpot was sold at the 630 Atlantic Blvd. store in Neptune Beach.
Shopper Laurie Stucki talks with a reporter on her way into the Publix that sold the winning Mega Millions lottery ticket Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. The single winning ticket for the $1.58 billion record jackpot was sold at the 630 Atlantic Blvd. store in Neptune Beach.
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Shopper Tucker Juan leaves the Publix in Neptune Beach on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, where a single winning ticket for the $1.58 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot was sold at 630 Atlantic Blvd.
Shopper Tucker Juan leaves the Publix in Neptune Beach on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, where a single winning ticket for the $1.58 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot was sold at 630 Atlantic Blvd.
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It wasn't quite business as usual at the Publix at 630 Atlantic Blvd. in Neptune Beach Wednesday as shoppers made their way in and out of the store, Many people were talking and joking about the winning $1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket that was sold there. "It's all anyone's talking about," said an employee.
It wasn't quite business as usual at the Publix at 630 Atlantic Blvd. in Neptune Beach Wednesday as shoppers made their way in and out of the store, Many people were talking and joking about the winning $1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket that was sold there. "It's all anyone's talking about," said an employee.
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Action News Jax reporter Alexus Cleavenger and other news stations do their reporting from the parking lot at the Neptune Beach Publix at 630 Atlantic Blvd. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, after a ticket with the winning numbers in the record-breaking Mega Millions lottery jackpot was traced to being sold there. The Florida Lottery said it was the single winning ticket for the $1.58 billion jackpot.
Action News Jax reporter Alexus Cleavenger and other news stations do their reporting from the parking lot at the Neptune Beach Publix at 630 Atlantic Blvd. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, after a ticket with the winning numbers in the record-breaking Mega Millions lottery jackpot was traced to being sold there. The Florida Lottery said it was the single winning ticket for the $1.58 billion jackpot.
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Chino Hills Mayor Art Bennett, center, poses with the $1 million check awarded by the California Lottery to Balbir Atwal, owner of the 7-Eleven that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Chino Hills Mayor Art Bennett, center, poses with the $1 million check awarded by the California Lottery to Balbir Atwal, owner of the 7-Eleven that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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From right, California State Lottery Director Hugo Lopez presents a $1 million check to 7-Eleven owner Balbir Atwal in front of Atwal's store on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
From right, California State Lottery Director Hugo Lopez presents a $1 million check to 7-Eleven owner Balbir Atwal in front of Atwal's store on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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Members of the media gather before the presentation of a $1 million California Lottery bonus check to Chino Hills 7-Eleven owner Balbir Atwal on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Members of the media gather before the presentation of a $1 million California Lottery bonus check to Chino Hills 7-Eleven owner Balbir Atwal on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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Members of the media gather before the presentation of the $1 million California Lottery bonus check to Chino Hills 7-Eleven owner Balbir Atwal on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Members of the media gather before the presentation of the $1 million California Lottery bonus check to Chino Hills 7-Eleven owner Balbir Atwal on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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Balbir Atwal, center, owner of the Chino Hills 7-Eleven that sold a winning Powerball ticket, received a $1 million bonus check from the California Lottery during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, a day after a record-setting $1.586 billion Powerball drawing. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold winning tickets. Marvin Acosta and Mae Acosta bought the ticket from this 7-Eleven.
Balbir Atwal, center, owner of the Chino Hills 7-Eleven that sold a winning Powerball ticket, received a $1 million bonus check from the California Lottery during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, a day after a record-setting $1.586 billion Powerball drawing. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold winning tickets. Marvin Acosta and Mae Acosta bought the ticket from this 7-Eleven.
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Balbir Atwal, center, owner of the Chino Hills 7-Eleven that sold a winning Powerball ticket, received a $1 million bonus check during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Balbir Atwal, center, owner of the Chino Hills 7-Eleven that sold a winning Powerball ticket, received a $1 million bonus check during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Denise Goolsby/The Desert Sun
Balbir Atwal, owner of the Chino Hills 7-Eleven that sold a winning Powerball ticket, received a $1 million bonus check during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. Russ Lopez, deputy director of corporate communications for the Sacramento-based California Lottery, introduces Atwal during the ceremony. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Balbir Atwal, owner of the Chino Hills 7-Eleven that sold a winning Powerball ticket, received a $1 million bonus check during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. Russ Lopez, deputy director of corporate communications for the Sacramento-based California Lottery, introduces Atwal during the ceremony. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Denise Goolsby/The Desert Sun
Balbir Atwal, owner of the Chino Hills 7-Eleven that sold a winning Powerball ticket, received a $1 million bonus check during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
Balbir Atwal, owner of the Chino Hills 7-Eleven that sold a winning Powerball ticket, received a $1 million bonus check during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The 7-Eleven was one of three places that sold a winning Powerball ticket for $1.586 billion. The ceremony was held in front of the store a day after the drawing. The $1.586 billion jackpot was split three ways: Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Marvin and Mae Acosta of California.
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Media gathered at Midway Market at Frazier Park in California a day after the $1.765 billion Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, Powerball lottery drawing. Midway Market earned a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket. Co-owner Nidal Khalil said he would “want to make sure my kids have enough funds for college.”
Media gathered at Midway Market at Frazier Park in California a day after the $1.765 billion Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, Powerball lottery drawing. Midway Market earned a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket. Co-owner Nidal Khalil said he would “want to make sure my kids have enough funds for college.”
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Media gathered at Midway Market at Frazier Park in California a day after the $1.765 billion Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, Powerball lottery drawing. Midway Market earned a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket. Co-owner Nidal Khalil said he would “want to make sure my kids have enough funds for college.”
Media gathered at Midway Market at Frazier Park in California a day after the $1.765 billion Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, Powerball lottery drawing. Midway Market earned a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket. Co-owner Nidal Khalil said he would “want to make sure my kids have enough funds for college.”
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The Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
The Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
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The Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
The Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
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A lotto machine at the Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
A lotto machine at the Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
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The Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
The Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
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A lotto machine at the Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
A lotto machine at the Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
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The Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
The Speedway at 885 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, can be seen on Aug. 1, 2022. A shopper here won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the July 29, 2022, drawing.
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Cheng "Charlie" Saephan is announced as one of the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. His wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laiza Chao, were also winners.
Cheng "Charlie" Saephan is announced as one of the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. His wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laiza Chao, were also winners.
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Cheng "Charlie" Saephan is announced as one of the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. His wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laiza Chao, were also winners.
Cheng "Charlie" Saephan is announced as one of the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. His wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laiza Chao, were also winners.
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Cheng "Charlie" Saephan is announced as one of the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. His wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laiza Chao, were also winners. Cheng Saephan said he wrote numbers from the game and slept with it under his pillow. Saephan, who is battling a reoccurrence of cancer, said he prayed to God to help him.
Cheng "Charlie" Saephan is announced as one of the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. His wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laiza Chao, were also winners. Cheng Saephan said he wrote numbers from the game and slept with it under his pillow. Saephan, who is battling a reoccurrence of cancer, said he prayed to God to help him.
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Cheng "Charlie" Saephan, talks Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Oregon Lottery offices in Salem, Oregon, about winning the $1.326 billion Powerball with his wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laizo Chao.
Cheng "Charlie" Saephan, talks Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Oregon Lottery offices in Salem, Oregon, about winning the $1.326 billion Powerball with his wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laizo Chao.
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Cheng "Charlie" Saephan is announced as one of the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. His wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laiza Chao, were also winners.
Cheng "Charlie" Saephan is announced as one of the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. His wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laiza Chao, were also winners.
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Cheng "Charlie" Saephan is announced as one of the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. His wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laiza Chao, were also winners.
Cheng "Charlie" Saephan is announced as one of the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. His wife, Duanpen Saephan, and friend, Laiza Chao, were also winners.
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Oregon Lottery employees watch a press conference where Cheng “Charlie” and Duanpen Saephan, and Laiza Chao are announced as the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. It was one of the largest Powerball jackpots ever won in U.S. history.
Oregon Lottery employees watch a press conference where Cheng “Charlie” and Duanpen Saephan, and Laiza Chao are announced as the three winners of the $1.326 billion Powerball on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem, Oregon. It was one of the largest Powerball jackpots ever won in U.S. history.
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A sign in a 7-11 window in Cocoa Beach, Florida, shows Mega Millions lottery jackpot was up to $1.050 billion. The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Kroger in Novi at 47650 Grand River Ave. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021.
A sign in a 7-11 window in Cocoa Beach, Florida, shows Mega Millions lottery jackpot was up to $1.050 billion. The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Kroger in Novi at 47650 Grand River Ave. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021.
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The winning Mega Millions ticket, with a jackpot of $1.050 billion, was sold at a Kroger in Novi at 47650 Grand River Ave. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021.
The winning Mega Millions ticket, with a jackpot of $1.050 billion, was sold at a Kroger in Novi at 47650 Grand River Ave. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021.
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The winning Mega Millions ticket, with a jackpot of $1.050 billion, was sold at a Kroger in Novi at 47650 Grand River Ave. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021.
The winning Mega Millions ticket, with a jackpot of $1.050 billion, was sold at a Kroger in Novi at 47650 Grand River Ave. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021.
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The winning Mega Millions ticket, with a jackpot of $1.050 billion, was sold at a Kroger in Novi at 47650 Grand River Ave. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021.
The winning Mega Millions ticket, with a jackpot of $1.050 billion, was sold at a Kroger in Novi at 47650 Grand River Ave. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021.
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Kurt Panouses is a Florida-based attorney who represents lottery winners, including the four individuals from Michigan who won $1.050 billion playing Mega Millions. The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Kroger in Novi at 47650 Grand River Ave. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021.
Kurt Panouses is a Florida-based attorney who represents lottery winners, including the four individuals from Michigan who won $1.050 billion playing Mega Millions. The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Kroger in Novi at 47650 Grand River Ave. The Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan, won the $1.050 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Jan. 22, 2021.
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The Wolverine FLL Club from Oakland County, Michigan, claimed the Jan. 22, 2021, Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.050 billion, with representative and attorney Kurt D. Panouses collecting the prize. Panouses also represented Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, who won one-third of $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot Jan. 13, 2016.
The Wolverine FLL Club from Oakland County, Michigan, claimed the Jan. 22, 2021, Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.050 billion, with representative and attorney Kurt D. Panouses collecting the prize. Panouses also represented Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, who won one-third of $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot Jan. 13, 2016.
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Christopher Mahoney, left, attorney with Stuckert & Yates, Kurt Panouses, attorney with Panouses Law Firm, and Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko receive a ceremonial check on behalf of Peace of Mind Trust, the winner of a Mega Millions lottery jackpot. Panouses has represented billion-dollar lottery winners.
Christopher Mahoney, left, attorney with Stuckert & Yates, Kurt Panouses, attorney with Panouses Law Firm, and Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko receive a ceremonial check on behalf of Peace of Mind Trust, the winner of a Mega Millions lottery jackpot. Panouses has represented billion-dollar lottery winners.
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Suzanne Slacas, left, and Terry Gist with the South Carolina Education Lottery hang a banner at the KC Mart in Simpsonville, where lottery officials said someone in South Carolina won the record $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Suzanne Slacas, left, and Terry Gist with the South Carolina Education Lottery hang a banner at the KC Mart in Simpsonville, where lottery officials said someone in South Carolina won the record $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
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C.J. Patel, owner of the KC Mart #7 at 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, talks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after South Carolina Education Lottery officials announced the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold there.
C.J. Patel, owner of the KC Mart #7 at 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, talks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after South Carolina Education Lottery officials announced the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold there.
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Tony Cooper of South Carolina Education Lottery held a news conference in Simpsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, along with KC Mart store owner C.J. Patel. Patel's store sold the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket.
Tony Cooper of South Carolina Education Lottery held a news conference in Simpsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, along with KC Mart store owner C.J. Patel. Patel's store sold the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket.
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The KC Mart in Simpsonville, South Carolina, was part of a press conference on Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018. An anonymous player in South Carolina won the $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Oct. 23, 2018. The winning ticket was purchased at the KC Mart.
The KC Mart in Simpsonville, South Carolina, was part of a press conference on Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018. An anonymous player in South Carolina won the $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Oct. 23, 2018. The winning ticket was purchased at the KC Mart.
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Jee Patel, who works at the KC Mart in Simpsonville, South Carolina, puts up a sign Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after the store sold the winning ticket for the $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Jee Patel, who works at the KC Mart in Simpsonville, South Carolina, puts up a sign Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after the store sold the winning ticket for the $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
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Tony Cooper of South Carolina Education Lottery held a news conference in Simpsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, along with KC Mart store owner C.J. Patel. Patel's store sold the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket.
Tony Cooper of South Carolina Education Lottery held a news conference in Simpsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, along with KC Mart store owner C.J. Patel. Patel's store sold the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket.
Josh Morgan/The Greenville News
Tony Cooper of South Carolina Education Lottery held a news conference in Simpsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, along with KC Mart store owner C.J. Patel. Patel's store sold the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket.
Tony Cooper of South Carolina Education Lottery held a news conference in Simpsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, along with KC Mart store owner C.J. Patel. Patel's store sold the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket.
Josh Morgan/The Greenville News
C.J. Patel, owner of the KC Mart #7 at 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, talks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after South Carolina Education Lottery officials announced the winning Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold there. The prize was $1.537 billion.
C.J. Patel, owner of the KC Mart #7 at 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, talks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after South Carolina Education Lottery officials announced the winning Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold there. The prize was $1.537 billion.
Josh Morgan/The Greenville News
Tony Cooper of South Carolina Education Lottery held a news conference in Simpsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, along with KC Mart store owner C.J. Patel. Patel's store sold the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket.
Tony Cooper of South Carolina Education Lottery held a news conference in Simpsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, along with KC Mart store owner C.J. Patel. Patel's store sold the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket.
Josh Morgan/The Greenville News
Cynthia Eldridge talks with employees at KC Mart in Simpsonville, South Carolina, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, trying to figure out who bought the winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1.537 billion. An anonymous player in South Carolina won the $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Oct. 23, 2018.
Cynthia Eldridge talks with employees at KC Mart in Simpsonville, South Carolina, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, trying to figure out who bought the winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1.537 billion. An anonymous player in South Carolina won the $1.537 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot on Oct. 23, 2018.
Anna B. Mitchell/The Greenville News
Simpsonville, South Carolina, Mayor Janice Curtis showed support at the KC Mart on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The store sold the winning ticket for the $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot lottery ticket.
Simpsonville, South Carolina, Mayor Janice Curtis showed support at the KC Mart on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The store sold the winning ticket for the $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot lottery ticket.
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C.J. Patel, owner of the KC Mart #7 at 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, talks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after South Carolina Education Lottery officials announced the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold there.
C.J. Patel, owner of the KC Mart #7 at 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, talks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after South Carolina Education Lottery officials announced the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold there.
Josh Morgan/The Greenville News
Simpsonville, South Carolina, Mayor Janice Curtis stepped inside the KC Mart on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The store sold the winning ticket for the Mega Millions jackpot lottery ticket worth $1.537 billion.
Simpsonville, South Carolina, Mayor Janice Curtis stepped inside the KC Mart on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The store sold the winning ticket for the Mega Millions jackpot lottery ticket worth $1.537 billion.
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Customer Shaun Weems talks to Jee Patel at the KC Mart in Simpsonville, South Carolina, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The store sold the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions ticket.
Customer Shaun Weems talks to Jee Patel at the KC Mart in Simpsonville, South Carolina, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The store sold the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions ticket.
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Terry Gist puts up a sign identifying the KC Mart #7 in Simpsonville, South Carolina, as the store where the winning ticket for the $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold.
Terry Gist puts up a sign identifying the KC Mart #7 in Simpsonville, South Carolina, as the store where the winning ticket for the $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold.
Josh Morgan/The Greenville News
C.J. Patel, owner of the KC Mart #7 at 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, talks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after South Carolina Education Lottery officials announced the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold there.
C.J. Patel, owner of the KC Mart #7 at 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, talks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after South Carolina Education Lottery officials announced the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold there.
Josh Morgan/The Greenville News
C.J. Patel, owner of the KC Mart #7 at 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, talks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after South Carolina Education Lottery officials announced the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions ticket was sold there.
C.J. Patel, owner of the KC Mart #7 at 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, talks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after South Carolina Education Lottery officials announced the winning $1.537 billion Mega Millions ticket was sold there.
Anna B. Mitchell/The Greenville News
Tiyahna Bambaata sold the winning ticket. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Tiyahna Bambaata sold the winning ticket. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
Tiyahna Davis sold the winning $1.128 billion Mega Millions ticket at ShopRite Liquors on Route 66 in Neptune Township, New Jersey. The Mega Millions drawing was March 26, 2024, won by an anonymous winner in New Jersey.
Tiyahna Davis sold the winning $1.128 billion Mega Millions ticket at ShopRite Liquors on Route 66 in Neptune Township, New Jersey. The Mega Millions drawing was March 26, 2024, won by an anonymous winner in New Jersey.
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Richard Saker, owner of Saker ShopRite, is presented a check from James Carey, New Jersey Lottery executive director, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The ticket for the $1.128 billion Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024, was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune, New Jersey.
Richard Saker, owner of Saker ShopRite, is presented a check from James Carey, New Jersey Lottery executive director, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The ticket for the $1.128 billion Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024, was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune, New Jersey.
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Richard Saker, owner of Saker ShopRite, comments on the winning ticket. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Richard Saker, owner of Saker ShopRite, comments on the winning ticket. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
Richard Saker, owner of Saker ShopRite, is presented a check from James Carey. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Richard Saker, owner of Saker ShopRite, is presented a check from James Carey. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
A winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at ShopRite Liquors on Route 66 in Neptune, seen before a press conference on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
A winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at ShopRite Liquors on Route 66 in Neptune, seen before a press conference on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
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New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
Richard Saker, owner of Saker ShopRite, comments on the winning ticket. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Richard Saker, owner of Saker ShopRite, comments on the winning ticket. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
Tiyahna Bambaata sold the winning ticket. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Tiyahna Bambaata sold the winning ticket. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
A lottery ticket is sold from the register where the winning ticket was recently sold. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
A lottery ticket is sold from the register where the winning ticket was recently sold. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
A lottery ticket is sold from the register where the winning ticket was recently sold. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
A lottery ticket is sold from the register where the winning ticket was recently sold. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood
Tiyahna Bambaata sold the winning ticket. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Tiyahna Bambaata sold the winning ticket. New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey announces that one ticket for the $1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was sold at the ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune. Neptune, NJ Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Doug Hood