In an unprecedented move, Paris is offering residents the chance to be buried next to some of the most iconic figures in history! The city has launched a lottery to restore and offer burial plots in the famous Père Lachaise, Montparnasse, and Montmartre cemeteries, home to legends like Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, and Oscar Wilde.


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A man who forgot to cancel his subscription to the lottery despite repeated reminders from his girlfriend couldn't believe that he had won £125,000. James Adams has a direct debit set up to the Postcode Lottery. Since they were getting married, his girlfriend had been nagging him for weeks to cancel the subscription. But Adams simply forgot, and money continued to go towards the lottery. Now he is thanking his "laziness" since he ended up winning £125,000. The 31-year-old graphic designer from Kingswood is one of eight people from a neighbourhood in Kingswood to share £1million from the same postcode. He told the BBC that his girlfriend had asked him to cancel the postcode lottery a couple of months ago, but he forgot.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-100mn-and-now-15mn-another-australian-millionaire-vanishes-as-eye-watering-prize-money-remains-unclaimed-1759989920848">Two lotteries, two winners, both missing: After $100mn, $15mn go unclaimed in Australia Lotto</a> &nbsp;"Thank God for just being lazy and really silly. Incompetence pays off," Adams told the BBC. His fiancée, Rohanna Coulthard, is glad that he forgot to end the lottery debit. The couple has a few plans to use the money. They are thinking of spending some of it on a new bathroom. They will also use it for a honeymoon getaway to New Zealand. Adam's pin code won the lottery's weekly Millionaire Street Prize. Each ticket holder stood a chance to win £125,000, and they finally hit the jackpot in October. Besides Kingswood, four more winning locations will be announced in October's draw.&nbsp;Meanwhile, another winner, social worker Gemma Marson-May, decided to join the People's Postcode Lottery because she had a "strong feeling" that if she didn't, she would regret it. She has a gut feeling that she will win the lottery. Gemma is now the winner of £125,000, which she plans on spending on a new house and a holiday.

Lottery luck came for a man who was supposed to cancel his subscription to the Postcode Lottery months ago. However, he forgot, and he remained a part of it. He is now thanking himself as he just won £125,000.

A man who forgot to cancel his subscription to the lottery despite repeated reminders from his girlfriend couldn't believe that he had won £125,000. James Adams has a direct debit set up to the Postcode Lottery. Since they were getting married, his girlfriend had been nagging him for weeks to cancel the subscription. But Adams simply forgot, and money continued to go towards the lottery. Now he is thanking his "laziness" since he ended up winning £125,000. The 31-year-old graphic designer from Kingswood is one of eight people from a neighbourhood in Kingswood to share £1million from the same postcode. He told the BBC that his girlfriend had asked him to cancel the postcode lottery a couple of months ago, but he forgot. Also Read: Two lotteries, two winners, both missing: After $100mn, $15mn go unclaimed in Australia Lotto "Thank God for just being lazy and really silly. Incompetence pays off," Adams told the BBC. His fiancée, Rohanna Coulthard, is glad that he forgot to end the lottery debit. The couple has a few plans to use the money. They are thinking of spending some of it on a new bathroom. They will also use it for a honeymoon getaway to New Zealand. Adam's pin code won the lottery's weekly Millionaire Street Prize. Each ticket holder stood a chance to win £125,000, and they finally hit the jackpot in October. Besides Kingswood, four more winning locations will be announced in October's draw. Meanwhile, another winner, social worker Gemma Marson-May, decided to join the People's Postcode Lottery because she had a "strong feeling" that if she didn't, she would regret it. She has a gut feeling that she will win the lottery. Gemma is now the winner of £125,000, which she plans on spending on a new house and a holiday.

Lottery luck came for a man who was supposed to cancel his subscription to the Postcode Lottery months ago. However, he forgot, and he remained a part of it. He is now thanking himself as he just won £125,000.

Girlfriend nagged man to cancel lottery subscription, but he forgot. He just won £125,000

Someone in Australia has won $15 million in the lottery, but has yet to come forward to claim their prize. Lotto officials are stumped as it's been two days since the numbers were announced, but the person who holds the winning ticket remains missing. Lotto officials say the person is from the NSW Hunter Valley and purchased the ticket at Greenhills Newsagency at the Stockland Shopping Centre in East Maitland, north of Newcastle. The recent Oz Lotto draw saw one ticket take out the division one winning entry. The winning numbers in the Oz Lotto on Tuesday were 44, 46, 39, 34, 7, 15 and 3, with 24, 19 and 13 being the supplementary numbers. The lotto officials have no way to contact the person since they are not registered with the Lott Members Club. This person can take home the prize only if they come forward to the newsagency or to Oz Lotto.&nbsp;According to a staff member of the Greenhills Newsagency, this is the biggest prize they have ever sold. So they are hoping the winner comes forward soon. "We've sold division one winning entries in the past, but this is the biggest prize so far," Tiarna Perry told Nine News. The Lott spokesperson, Khat McIntyre, said it is unbelievable that the mystery ticket holder still hasn't come forward. She urged everyone who purchased the lottery ticket to double-check their entries. Meanwhile, the Lotto officials are waiting for someone to file a lost ticket complaint, in case the winner no longer has it. They can also check the CCTV footage of the place from where the ticket was bought to figure out who bought the winning ticket.&nbsp;<h2>$100 million lottery prize remains unclaimed in Sydney</h2>This is the second time this year that a lottery winner hasn't come forward to claim the prize. In June 2025, someone won $100 million jackpot in Powerball, Australia's third biggest lottery amount, and has reportedly still not come forward. Matt Hart of The Lott told Nine News at the time that they have "never had a case where a big multi-million prize has been unclaimed and has lapsed, and we are hoping this is not the first." According to the lotto rules in New South Wales, the winner needs to claim the prize money within six years from the date of the announcement. Which means, they have 5 years, 51 weeks to do so, and if not, the entire $15 million will lapse, and in case of the previous winner, that amount is a whopping $100 million. &nbsp;

Australia lottery winner remains missing: A lottery win of $15 million in New South Wales remains unclaimed as the winner has yet to come forward. Lotto officials have no way of contacting the person. So if the person has lost the ticket, they could be completely oblivious to their win.

Someone in Australia has won $15 million in the lottery, but has yet to come forward to claim their prize. Lotto officials are stumped as it's been two days since the numbers were announced, but the person who holds the winning ticket remains missing. Lotto officials say the person is from the NSW Hunter Valley and purchased the ticket at Greenhills Newsagency at the Stockland Shopping Centre in East Maitland, north of Newcastle. The recent Oz Lotto draw saw one ticket take out the division one winning entry. The winning numbers in the Oz Lotto on Tuesday were 44, 46, 39, 34, 7, 15 and 3, with 24, 19 and 13 being the supplementary numbers. The lotto officials have no way to contact the person since they are not registered with the Lott Members Club. This person can take home the prize only if they come forward to the newsagency or to Oz Lotto. According to a staff member of the Greenhills Newsagency, this is the biggest prize they have ever sold. So they are hoping the winner comes forward soon. "We've sold division one winning entries in the past, but this is the biggest prize so far," Tiarna Perry told Nine News. The Lott spokesperson, Khat McIntyre, said it is unbelievable that the mystery ticket holder still hasn't come forward. She urged everyone who purchased the lottery ticket to double-check their entries. Meanwhile, the Lotto officials are waiting for someone to file a lost ticket complaint, in case the winner no longer has it. They can also check the CCTV footage of the place from where the ticket was bought to figure out who bought the winning ticket. $100 million lottery prize remains unclaimed in Sydney This is the second time this year that a lottery winner hasn't come forward to claim the prize. In June 2025, someone won $100 million jackpot in Powerball, Australia's third biggest lottery amount, and has reportedly still not come forward. Matt Hart of The Lott told Nine News at the time that they have "never had a case where a big multi-million prize has been unclaimed and has lapsed, and we are hoping this is not the first." According to the lotto rules in New South Wales, the winner needs to claim the prize money within six years from the date of the announcement. Which means, they have 5 years, 51 weeks to do so, and if not, the entire $15 million will lapse, and in case of the previous winner, that amount is a whopping $100 million.

Australia lottery winner remains missing: A lottery win of $15 million in New South Wales remains unclaimed as the winner has yet to come forward. Lotto officials have no way of contacting the person. So if the person has lost the ticket, they could be completely oblivious to their win.

Two lotteries, two winners, both missing: After $100mn, $15mn go unclaimed in Australia Lotto

A Virginia woman won $150,000 in the Powerball lottery using ChatGPT to pick her numbers—and donated it all to charity, turning her AI-powered win into an inspiring act of generosity.


Woman wins big lottery with AI's help

China’s lottery industry achieved a major milestone in 2024, surpassing 600 billion yuan in total sales for the first time in its 40-year history. The final figure reached 623. 5 billion yuan, marking a 7. 6% increase from the previous year.

China's lottery sales hit record high

A British ticket-holder has won a £177million EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday's draw, the National Lottery has said. The staggering win's numbers are: 07, 11, 25, 31, 40, while the Lucky Stars are 09 and 12.

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A UK ticket-holder has claimed a massive £177 million EuroMillions jackpot, making it the third-largest lottery win in the country's history. The winning numbers were 7, 11, 25, 31, 40, with lucky stars 9 and 12. The lottery operator, described the win as a "fantastic surprise just before Christmas," encouraging all players to check their tickets. Watch to know more!

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A single Powerball ticket sold in Oregon hit the $1.326 billion jackpot after matching all six numbers. The announcement came on Saturday after Powerball delayed that night's drawing due to "pre-draw procedures.

A single Powerball ticket sold in Oregon hit the $1.326 billion jackpot after matching all six numbers. The announcement came on Saturday after Powerball delayed that night's drawing due to "pre-draw procedures." The winning numbers comprised white balls numbered 22, 27, 44, 52, 69, and a red ball numbered 9. Powerball stated that Saturday's jackpot has a cash value of $621 million. On Saturday, the Multi-State Lottery Association announced that they had to delay the drawing for the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, scheduled for 10:59 pm ET. It was because one participating lottery needed additional time to complete pre-draw procedures. Later, the drawing occurred at 02:29 am ET. "Powerball game rules require that every single ticket sold nationwide be checked and verified against two different computer systems before the winning numbers are drawn," the association stated. "Tonight, we have one jurisdiction that needs extra time to complete that pre-draw process," they added. Saturday night's drawing produced over 4.5 million winning tickets. These included seven tickets that matched all five white balls and won $1 million prizes. ALSO READ | South Korea successfully launches second military spy satellite amid race with North Korea On New Year's Day, a single ticket in Michigan ended a 40-drawing streak without a winner. It had the winning numbers for Powerball's top prize of $842.2 million. Saturday's Powerball drawing tied the record for most drawings in a year. The jackpot was the fourth largest in Powerball history and the eighth largest in US lottery history. The jackpot has grown to become the eighth largest in U.S. lottery history, thanks to the long odds of 1 in 292.2 million. This makes winning so difficult and has enabled the top prize to roll over three times a week for months. The prize of $1.3 billion is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity. The winner will receive an initial payment and then 29 annual payments. However, winners can also opt for the cash payout of $621 million. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls and the red Powerball. The tickets are $2 each, and drawings happen on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Powerball can be played in 45 states, including Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. (With inputs from agencies)

Powerball Jackpot: Ticket sold in Oregon wins $1.3 billion

Jackpots for both Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot went unclaimed in their respective weekend drawings, with Mega Millions climbing to an estimated $875 million and Powerball not far behind at $645 million. Watch in for more details!

US Lottery: Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots pass $1.5 billion combined

Winning a lottery is rare. But what if one is told that even that rare occurrence was mistaken? This is precisely what happened with a Washington DC resident identified as John Cheeks. He is now taking legal action against the country's Powerball lottery, after claiming that a $340 million jackpot victory was wrongly denied to him after a website glitch falsely displayed his numbers as the winning combination.

Cheeks, who purchased the disputed Powerball ticket on January 6, 2023, discovered his apparent win when he checked the DC lottery’s website two days later. Despite the excitement, his claim was rejected by lottery administrators upon attempting to redeem the ticket.

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

The case has raised questions about the responsibility and consequences surrounding such errors in the lottery system.

Powerball played in 45 American states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

It has a ticket cost of $2, and the odds of winning the jackpot are remarkably slim, at one in 292.2 million.&nbsp;

<h2>'Throw the lottery ticket in the trash can'</h2>

According to court documents, the lottery administrators claimed that Cheeks' ticket was not validated as a winner by the gaming system, and thus he was denied the prize.&nbsp;

"Hey, this ticket is no good. Just throw it in the trash can," a lottery staffer reportedly told Cheeks.&nbsp;

Cheeks recalled to the NBC News, "I gave him a stern look. I said, 'In the trash can?'"

"'Oh yeah, just throw it away. You’re not going to get paid. There’s a trash can right there.'"

But Cheeks did not throw it away. Instead, he secured it in a safe deposit box and enlisted legal representation to sue Powerball.&nbsp;

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Other defendants in the lawsuit include the Multi-State Lottery Association and game contractor Taoti Enterprises.

Taoti project manager Brittany Bailey, in a court declaration, said the website glitch occurred during a testing process involving a change in time zones.

The inadvertent posting of test Powerball numbers on the live website a day before the drawing was attributed to a mistake by their quality assurance team.

Also watch |&nbsp;China lottery ticket sales rise 36.5 per cent in 2023

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Despite Taoti's acknowledgment of the error, Cheeks's attorney, Richard Evans, has questioned the evidence supporting the contractor's claim.

Evans has cited a&nbsp;precedent, when a similar incident occurred in November 2023 where the Iowa Lottery honoured temporary winners despite posting the wrong Powerball numbers.

(With inputs from agencies)

Winning a lottery is rare. But what if one is told that even that rare occurrence was mistaken? This is precisely what happened with a Washington DC resident identified as John Cheeks.

Winning a lottery is rare. But what if one is told that even that rare occurrence was mistaken? This is precisely what happened with a Washington DC resident identified as John Cheeks. He is now taking legal action against the country's Powerball lottery, after claiming that a $340 million jackpot victory was wrongly denied to him after a website glitch falsely displayed his numbers as the winning combination. Cheeks, who purchased the disputed Powerball ticket on January 6, 2023, discovered his apparent win when he checked the DC lottery’s website two days later. Despite the excitement, his claim was rejected by lottery administrators upon attempting to redeem the ticket. What does it mean? The case has raised questions about the responsibility and consequences surrounding such errors in the lottery system. Powerball played in 45 American states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. It has a ticket cost of $2, and the odds of winning the jackpot are remarkably slim, at one in 292.2 million. 'Throw the lottery ticket in the trash can' According to court documents, the lottery administrators claimed that Cheeks' ticket was not validated as a winner by the gaming system, and thus he was denied the prize. "Hey, this ticket is no good. Just throw it in the trash can," a lottery staffer reportedly told Cheeks. Cheeks recalled to the NBC News, "I gave him a stern look. I said, 'In the trash can?'" "'Oh yeah, just throw it away. You’re not going to get paid. There’s a trash can right there.'" But Cheeks did not throw it away. Instead, he secured it in a safe deposit box and enlisted legal representation to sue Powerball. Also read | UK mathematicians devise approach for guaranteed lottery win by purchasing just 27 tickets Other defendants in the lawsuit include the Multi-State Lottery Association and game contractor Taoti Enterprises. Taoti project manager Brittany Bailey, in a court declaration, said the website glitch occurred during a testing process involving a change in time zones. The inadvertent posting of test Powerball numbers on the live website a day before the drawing was attributed to a mistake by their quality assurance team. Also watch | China lottery ticket sales rise 36.5 per cent in 2023 × Despite Taoti's acknowledgment of the error, Cheeks's attorney, Richard Evans, has questioned the evidence supporting the contractor's claim. Evans has cited a precedent, when a similar incident occurred in November 2023 where the Iowa Lottery honoured temporary winners despite posting the wrong Powerball numbers. (With inputs from agencies)

Powerball jackpot 'winner' sues lottery company for denial of $340mn prize money

China's lottery industry witnessed record sales last year, even as the economy struggles to mount a strong comeback. Latest data shows that lottery ticket sales rose 36.5% in 2023.

China lottery ticket sales rise 36.5 per cent in 2023

China's Lottery industry witnessed record sales even as the economy struggles to mount a strong comeback. Amid the economic uncertainty in China one industry has emerged stronger than ever and that is the lottery industry. Watch to know more!

China: Rising economic uncertainty boost lottery industry, says report

Two British mathematicians, David Stewart and David Cushing have decoded a strategic approach on how to win the UK national lottery.

The method devised by the two last&nbsp; July involved purchasing just 27 tickets from a pool of over 45 million possibilities.

To their surprise, their discovery became a major hit worldwide with many people trying the approach which yielded varied results.

The two mathematicians, Stewart and Cushing from the University of Manchester, do not guarantee a jackpot win, however, they claim that 27 is the minimum number of tickets required which if not a jackpot, can at least guarantee some kind of win.

In their research paper titled You Need 27 Tickets to Guarantee a Win on the UK National Lottery, Stewart and Cushing write, "In the UK National Lottery, players purchase tickets comprising their choices of six different numbers between 1 and 59. During the draw, six balls are randomly selected without replacement from a set numbered from 1 to 59."

They mentioned in their research paper how 27 tickets may ensure a prize in 45,057,474 possible draws, placing it as an optimal number of tickets required.

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"A prize is awarded to any player who matches at least two of the six drawn numbers. We identify 27 tickets that guarantee a prize, regardless of which of the 45,057,474 possible draws occurs. Moreover, we determine that 27 is the optimal number of tickets required, as achieving the same guarantee with 26 tickets is not possible," said the mathematicians.

To determine the unique combinations, Stewart and Cushing applied a mathematical technique known as finite geometry. This approach involves arranging one to 59 either in pairs or triplets on various geometric shapes.

Thereafter, each set of numbers is connected to lines, further creating a sequence of six numbers, which equals one lottery ticket.&nbsp;

As per their findings, it requires 27 of these tickets to enclose all 59 numbers and make sure that at least one pair will match in any of the draws.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two British mathematicians, David Stewart and David Cushing have decoded a strategic approach on how to win the UK national lottery. The method devised by the two last July involved purchasing just 27 tickets from a pool of over 45 million possibilities.

Two British mathematicians, David Stewart and David Cushing have decoded a strategic approach on how to win the UK national lottery. The method devised by the two last July involved purchasing just 27 tickets from a pool of over 45 million possibilities. To their surprise, their discovery became a major hit worldwide with many people trying the approach which yielded varied results. The two mathematicians, Stewart and Cushing from the University of Manchester, do not guarantee a jackpot win, however, they claim that 27 is the minimum number of tickets required which if not a jackpot, can at least guarantee some kind of win. In their research paper titled You Need 27 Tickets to Guarantee a Win on the UK National Lottery, Stewart and Cushing write, "In the UK National Lottery, players purchase tickets comprising their choices of six different numbers between 1 and 59. During the draw, six balls are randomly selected without replacement from a set numbered from 1 to 59." They mentioned in their research paper how 27 tickets may ensure a prize in 45,057,474 possible draws, placing it as an optimal number of tickets required. Also read: 'Gladiator' Russell Crowe has Italian roots, and ties with last man beheaded in England "A prize is awarded to any player who matches at least two of the six drawn numbers. We identify 27 tickets that guarantee a prize, regardless of which of the 45,057,474 possible draws occurs. Moreover, we determine that 27 is the optimal number of tickets required, as achieving the same guarantee with 26 tickets is not possible," said the mathematicians. To determine the unique combinations, Stewart and Cushing applied a mathematical technique known as finite geometry. This approach involves arranging one to 59 either in pairs or triplets on various geometric shapes. Thereafter, each set of numbers is connected to lines, further creating a sequence of six numbers, which equals one lottery ticket. As per their findings, it requires 27 of these tickets to enclose all 59 numbers and make sure that at least one pair will match in any of the draws. (With inputs from agencies)

UK mathematicians devise approach for guaranteed lottery win by purchasing just 27 tickets

The Powerball ticket sold in Michigan is the fifth-largest jackpot of all time. First time the game has been won on New Year's day. Watch to know more!

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There is strange a lottery epidemic in China. People have reportedly spent $66.6 billion on lottery tickets in the first ten months of 2023. Is the fear of the future being translated into a search for luck?

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In a game of chance that mirrors China's economic landscape, lottery ticket sales hit an astounding jackpot in August, surging to their highest monthly level this year. With a whopping 53.6% year-on-year increase, these numbers tell a tale of economic uncertainty and a longing for financial fortune in a country grappling with subdued economic signals.

China's nationwide lottery ticket sales soared to $7.25 billion in August, according to data from the finance ministry. From January to August, the total lottery ticket sales reached ¥375.76 billion, marking a substantial 51.6% surge compared to the previous year. As the dice roll and numbers spin, these record-breaking sales coincide with months of mostly subdued economic data, which have raised concerns among the Chinese populace.

The youth unemployment rate, particularly for those aged 16 to 24, has drawn significant attention and apprehension. In June, China's youth unemployment rate reached an alarming 21.3%, a record high, as per official data. This unsettling figure has fueled young people's economic anxieties.

As housing costs rise and economic growth slows, jobless graduates are bypassing urban centers, which have historically been viewed as pathways to middle-class prosperity. Videos of unemployed university graduates seeking blessings at temples earlier this year went viral on Chinese social media.

In the game of economics, it seems that as economic woes deepen, lottery ticket sales rise, offering a tantalizing escape to riches overnight. As China navigates the high-stakes world of economics, the surge in lottery ticket sales reflects not just a quest for instant wealth but also the yearning for a financial lifeline in uncertain times. It's a game where dreams are spun from numbers, and hope springs eternal with every ticket bought.

The question&nbsp;is: are China's lottery tickets becoming the new symbol of economic aspiration?

In a game of chance that mirrors China's economic landscape, lottery ticket sales hit an astounding jackpot in August, surging to their highest monthly level this year.

In a game of chance that mirrors China's economic landscape, lottery ticket sales hit an astounding jackpot in August, surging to their highest monthly level this year. With a whopping 53.6% year-on-year increase, these numbers tell a tale of economic uncertainty and a longing for financial fortune in a country grappling with subdued economic signals. China's nationwide lottery ticket sales soared to $7.25 billion in August, according to data from the finance ministry. From January to August, the total lottery ticket sales reached ¥375.76 billion, marking a substantial 51.6% surge compared to the previous year. As the dice roll and numbers spin, these record-breaking sales coincide with months of mostly subdued economic data, which have raised concerns among the Chinese populace. The youth unemployment rate, particularly for those aged 16 to 24, has drawn significant attention and apprehension. In June, China's youth unemployment rate reached an alarming 21.3%, a record high, as per official data. This unsettling figure has fueled young people's economic anxieties. As housing costs rise and economic growth slows, jobless graduates are bypassing urban centers, which have historically been viewed as pathways to middle-class prosperity. Videos of unemployed university graduates seeking blessings at temples earlier this year went viral on Chinese social media. In the game of economics, it seems that as economic woes deepen, lottery ticket sales rise, offering a tantalizing escape to riches overnight. As China navigates the high-stakes world of economics, the surge in lottery ticket sales reflects not just a quest for instant wealth but also the yearning for a financial lifeline in uncertain times. It's a game where dreams are spun from numbers, and hope springs eternal with every ticket bought. The question is: are China's lottery tickets becoming the new symbol of economic aspiration?

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Chinese youth are now increasingly turning to lottery tickets as they aspire to secure a better economic future. What does this phenomenon reveal about their economic challenges and the state of China's economy let's dive in to find out.

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Rs 25 crore or approximately $3.01 million is the amount that awaits the holder of Kerala Onam Bumper lottery ticket 'TE230662'.

By all means, this sum of money is a fortune, yet, almost 48 hours after the announcement of the winning ticket, the winner(s) remain 'faceless'. Interestingly, this winning ticket is said to have been purchased merely 5 days prior to the lottery draw on 20 September.&nbsp;

Lakhs of people spend Rs 500 (approx $6) to purchase the Kerala Onam Bumper, in the hope of making a windfall by winning one of the top prizes ranging&nbsp;from Rs. 25 crore to Rs. 2 lakh). However, the (literally) million-dollar question is - Who is the real winner and what is his/her background?&nbsp;

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Bava agencies, Walayar, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kerala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kerala</a> ,this is the modest store from where an extremely lucky chap from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coimbatore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Coimbatore</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TamilNadu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TamilNadu</a> purchased a ₹500 Onam bumper lottery and ended up winning ₹25crores! 
 
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According to the official website of Kerala State Lotteries, the winning ticket is distributed from Kerala's Kozhikode district. Among those celebrating the win of ticket 'TE230662' are the people who run Bava Agencies, a lottery shop in Walayar, Palakkad, near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Situated by the Kerala-Tamil Nadu national highway, the winning ticket (distributed from Kozhikode) was purchased from this very shop. Those working at the store also confirmed the same to WION.&nbsp;

"For the first time (the ticket from our store) has won the first prize. We are very delighted.. We are unsure who it is, they haven't approached us directly to claim it," said Gurusamy from the Bava Agencies outlet at Walayar. The computer display on their store indicates that the person with the winning ticket is someone by the name of Gokulam Nataraj and those working at the store say that the person hails from Annur, Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;

Reports also say that the ticket was purchased by a group of four persons from Tamil Nadu and they have already visited Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram and handed over the winning ticket to the concerned authorities, all shrouded in secrecy. It is said that they also requested privacy and didn't want their faces and specific details revealed by the authorities.

So far, it is known that the four winners are Natarajan, Thankaraj, Thankaswami and Swaminathan and they have reportedly opened a joint account to share the prize money amongst themselves. Of the Rs. 25 crore prize money, nearly 50% will be deducted as part of Income tax, lottery agent commission and further cesses and surcharges. Eventually, the winners may be left with approximately Rs. 12.50 crores or $1.5 million each, all for themselves.&nbsp;

<h2>Why does the winner prefer to maintain secrecy?&nbsp;</h2>

In September 2022, Anoop, an auto driver from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram won that year's edition of the Onam bumper lottery. While the win did significantly alter his and his family's fortunes, the arrival of money and the popularity of being a winner of the most popular lottery in India, created huge troubles for him.&nbsp;

A week after the win, in a video titled "Bumper adichaal ulla avastha" (Malayalam for 'The plight after having won the bumper lottery prize'), he explained the limitless reach and popularity that the breathless media coverage of this lottery win had brought him. "With every passing day, my plight is deteriorating... I'm unable to step out of home (as people are able to identify me everywhere, even if I'm wearing a mask)... To keep away from the attention, I'm having to move from place to place and shuttle between houses of relatives...People keep coming home asking for help and financial aid... However, I myself haven't yet received the prize money and nobody is willing to believe me," he laments in the video.

Anoop had said that he was a newly-minted millionaire, but wasn't even able to peacefully spend time with his son and take him to a hospital when the little one was unwell. "I'm in such a situation where I can't enter my own house... even my neighbours are angry because crowds are flocking to my place," he had said in the video.&nbsp;

Perhaps, understanding the downside of the media attention that comes with the lottery win and remembering the experience of Anoop, the present winner(s) chose to remain hush-hush and requested the authorities to not reveal personal information about them. After all, life is not very easy when you become a millionaire overnight!&nbsp;

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Rs 25 crore or approximately $3.01 million is the amount that awaits the holder of Kerala Onam Bumper lottery ticket 'TE230662'. By all means, this sum of money is a fortune, yet, almost 48 hours after the announcement of the winning ticket, the winner(s) remain 'faceless'.

Rs 25 crore or approximately $3.01 million is the amount that awaits the holder of Kerala Onam Bumper lottery ticket 'TE230662'. By all means, this sum of money is a fortune, yet, almost 48 hours after the announcement of the winning ticket, the winner(s) remain 'faceless'. Interestingly, this winning ticket is said to have been purchased merely 5 days prior to the lottery draw on 20 September. Lakhs of people spend Rs 500 (approx $6) to purchase the Kerala Onam Bumper, in the hope of making a windfall by winning one of the top prizes ranging from Rs. 25 crore to Rs. 2 lakh). However, the (literally) million-dollar question is - Who is the real winner and what is his/her background? Bava agencies, Walayar, #kerala ,this is the modest store from where an extremely lucky chap from #Coimbatore #TamilNadu purchased a ₹500 Onam bumper lottery and ended up winning ₹25crores! Apparently, winning ticket is shared by 4ppl, their identities, info remain secret.. pic.twitter.com/5nr8Tkq6a0 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) September 22, 2023 × According to the official website of Kerala State Lotteries, the winning ticket is distributed from Kerala's Kozhikode district. Among those celebrating the win of ticket 'TE230662' are the people who run Bava Agencies, a lottery shop in Walayar, Palakkad, near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Situated by the Kerala-Tamil Nadu national highway, the winning ticket (distributed from Kozhikode) was purchased from this very shop. Those working at the store also confirmed the same to WION. "For the first time (the ticket from our store) has won the first prize. We are very delighted.. We are unsure who it is, they haven't approached us directly to claim it," said Gurusamy from the Bava Agencies outlet at Walayar. The computer display on their store indicates that the person with the winning ticket is someone by the name of Gokulam Nataraj and those working at the store say that the person hails from Annur, Tamil Nadu. Reports also say that the ticket was purchased by a group of four persons from Tamil Nadu and they have already visited Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram and handed over the winning ticket to the concerned authorities, all shrouded in secrecy. It is said that they also requested privacy and didn't want their faces and specific details revealed by the authorities. So far, it is known that the four winners are Natarajan, Thankaraj, Thankaswami and Swaminathan and they have reportedly opened a joint account to share the prize money amongst themselves. Of the Rs. 25 crore prize money, nearly 50% will be deducted as part of Income tax, lottery agent commission and further cesses and surcharges. Eventually, the winners may be left with approximately Rs. 12.50 crores or $1.5 million each, all for themselves. Why does the winner prefer to maintain secrecy? In September 2022, Anoop, an auto driver from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram won that year's edition of the Onam bumper lottery. While the win did significantly alter his and his family's fortunes, the arrival of money and the popularity of being a winner of the most popular lottery in India, created huge troubles for him. A week after the win, in a video titled "Bumper adichaal ulla avastha" (Malayalam for 'The plight after having won the bumper lottery prize'), he explained the limitless reach and popularity that the breathless media coverage of this lottery win had brought him. "With every passing day, my plight is deteriorating... I'm unable to step out of home (as people are able to identify me everywhere, even if I'm wearing a mask)... To keep away from the attention, I'm having to move from place to place and shuttle between houses of relatives...People keep coming home asking for help and financial aid... However, I myself haven't yet received the prize money and nobody is willing to believe me," he laments in the video. Anoop had said that he was a newly-minted millionaire, but wasn't even able to peacefully spend time with his son and take him to a hospital when the little one was unwell. "I'm in such a situation where I can't enter my own house... even my neighbours are angry because crowds are flocking to my place," he had said in the video. Perhaps, understanding the downside of the media attention that comes with the lottery win and remembering the experience of Anoop, the present winner(s) chose to remain hush-hush and requested the authorities to not reveal personal information about them. After all, life is not very easy when you become a millionaire overnight! WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Two days after $3.01 million Kerala Onam bumper lottery draw, winner remains 'faceless'

Eleven women sanitation workers from the southern Indian state of Kerala, who earn about 250 rupees each day (USD 3) by segregating non-biodegradable garbage from degradable, have won a lottery prize of USD 1.2 million (100 million rupees). The women, facing acute poverty for all these years, had pooled money to buy the winning ticket that cost them Rs 250 (USD 3). They will share the prize money among them.

All of them are from the Parappanangadi town in Malappuram district of Kerala. They collect non-biodegradable waste from households. The pay is meagre, hardly enough to meet basic necessities, forget being sufficient for expenses like children's education, medical treatments, weddings etc.

The women occasionally pooled money to buy a lottery ticket.

"Once, we won a 1,000-rupee prize and shared it," says MP Radha as quoted by the BBC. Radha usually buys the tickets for the group.

Last month, the group decided to buy a monsoon bumper prize lottery ticket.

So abject was the poverty faced by the women that when Kuttimallu (72) heard that the group was planning to buy the ticket, she was sad because she didn't have money to contribute to the ticket.

"Then Cherumannil Baby (another member of the group) told me she had 25 rupees (0.3 USD) and was willing to lend me half of it for the ticket," she said.

"We agreed we would get an equal share if we won anything," Ms Kuttimalu says. "We didn't expect to win such a huge amount of money!"

Kuttimallu was quoted by BBC.

Households of these women, living under the poverty line for all these years, were beset with problems that arose from lack of finances.

K Bindu (50) reportedly lost her husband last year to kidney failure. At the time, the family was not able to arrange money for a kidney transplant. Now, with considerable prize money coming her way, she dreams of completing the construction of her house. She also plans to keep money aside for her daughter's education.

BBC reported that just the night before their lottery win, Lakshmi (49) and her family were worried about their future. Her husband, who is a construction worker, struggled to get work because of heavy rains in the state. The couple is now relieved to have more than sufficient funds to support them and provide for their kids.

Leela (56) was reportedly worried about her daughter's surgery.

"I had already borrowed money for her wedding by taking a loan against my house," she said, as per BBC.

Eleven women sanitation workers from the southern Indian state of Kerala, who earn about 250 rupees each day (USD 3) by segregating non-biodegradable garbage from degradable, have won a lottery prize of USD 1.

Eleven women sanitation workers from the southern Indian state of Kerala, who earn about 250 rupees each day (USD 3) by segregating non-biodegradable garbage from degradable, have won a lottery prize of USD 1.2 million (100 million rupees). The women, facing acute poverty for all these years, had pooled money to buy the winning ticket that cost them Rs 250 (USD 3). They will share the prize money among them. All of them are from the Parappanangadi town in Malappuram district of Kerala. They collect non-biodegradable waste from households. The pay is meagre, hardly enough to meet basic necessities, forget being sufficient for expenses like children's education, medical treatments, weddings etc. The women occasionally pooled money to buy a lottery ticket. "Once, we won a 1,000-rupee prize and shared it," says MP Radha as quoted by the BBC. Radha usually buys the tickets for the group. Last month, the group decided to buy a monsoon bumper prize lottery ticket. So abject was the poverty faced by the women that when Kuttimallu (72) heard that the group was planning to buy the ticket, she was sad because she didn't have money to contribute to the ticket. "Then Cherumannil Baby (another member of the group) told me she had 25 rupees (0.3 USD) and was willing to lend me half of it for the ticket," she said. "We agreed we would get an equal share if we won anything," Ms Kuttimalu says. "We didn't expect to win such a huge amount of money!" Kuttimallu was quoted by BBC. Households of these women, living under the poverty line for all these years, were beset with problems that arose from lack of finances. K Bindu (50) reportedly lost her husband last year to kidney failure. At the time, the family was not able to arrange money for a kidney transplant. Now, with considerable prize money coming her way, she dreams of completing the construction of her house. She also plans to keep money aside for her daughter's education. BBC reported that just the night before their lottery win, Lakshmi (49) and her family were worried about their future. Her husband, who is a construction worker, struggled to get work because of heavy rains in the state. The couple is now relieved to have more than sufficient funds to support them and provide for their kids. Leela (56) was reportedly worried about her daughter's surgery. "I had already borrowed money for her wedding by taking a loan against my house," she said, as per BBC.

India: Women sanitation workers, earning USD 3 per day, win USD 1.2 million lottery

Philip Tsotsos, a man from Canada, has filed a lawsuit against 16 former co-workers for not sharing the $1 million lottery money with him after being with them in the ticket pool for seven years.

Philip Tsotsos, a man from Canada, has filed a lawsuit against 16 former co-workers for not sharing the $1 million lottery money with him after being with them in the ticket pool for seven years. However, the 16 defendants in the case claimed they were not friends with Philip or even knew him at all. The syndicate won the Max Lotto ticket in 2021. According to Philip, each of his friends won $62,000 from the winnings, but he did not receive a single penny. Philip mentioned in the filed civil suit he was the 17th friend. If the winner list included Philip, they all would've received $58,000 each. Philip told The US Sun, "I cared for these guys like they were family." He pointed towards his heart and said, "These are my friends. It hurts here." However, Philip added, "More than that, it hurts my wallet." Philip aims to receive $70,000 plus interest through the lawsuit. He said, "I'm not backing off on this until I see it through." ALSO READ | US government sues Texas over anti-migrant floating border barriers Meanwhile, the 16 defendants denied the allegations, claiming they were not friends with Philip. The defence document stated, "The defendants specifically deny any of them were ever 'close friends' or 'good friends' with the plaintiff. Some of the defendants were the plaintiff's co-workers. Others did not know him at all." Philip agreed that he did not know everyone in the syndicate as they belonged to a different workplace, but he was good friends with the others. He said, "So, for seven years, I was good. In two weeks, I became Jeffery Dahmer. I became some monster they couldn't trust." Philip Tsotsos works as a pizza delivery man in Windsor, Ontario. He says he has text messages to prove that he was a part of the lottery pool that won the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Association's Maxmillion prize last summer. He claimed he carried a $30 tab ahead of the winning drawing. He also has text messages proving the pool's organiser, Steven Todesci, asked Tsotsos to pay $30 with another $10 to stay in the pool. David Robins, the lawyer representing a group of Tsotsos' friends, said the pizza delivery guy has no claim to winnings. He told CBC, "Mr Tsotsos did not pay to play, so we deny that he is entitled to any of the relief he seeks, and we'll be vigorously defending the claim." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The United Kingdom National Lottery is searching for the winner who unknowingly won a cash prize of $12,758 (£10,000) or (Rs 10,45,018) every month&nbsp;for the next 30 years.&nbsp;

As reported by Metro UK, the national lottery organisation mentioned that the ticket that won was bought in the South Holland District in Lincolnshire.&nbsp;

Mentioning further details, it stated that the five main numbers are 2, 5, 21, 34, and 35, which also matched along with the Life Ball, 6, in a draw on June 5.

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Check your pockets and pants: Company urges customers to look for ticket

Camelot, the company operating the lottery system, has also been repeatedly asking all the customers to look for their respective ticket numbers to know who has claimed this life-changing money prize. Even if your ticket is lost, don't worry; the company has assured you that the person who thinks he or she has won the lottery can send in their requests in writing within 30 days, meaning you have time until July 5.&nbsp;

Andy Carter, Senior winners’ advisor at The National Lottery, said, "We are desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings, this amazing prize could really make a massive difference to somebody’s life, and what a way it would be to enjoy this summer…and the next 30!"

He added, "Every single month for the next 30 years—that’s an incredible 360 months—will see the lucky winner banking £10,000 ($12,758), if only they would come forward!"&nbsp;

Customers can also check in for their tickets via the National Lottery app to look for all previous and lost lottery tickets.&nbsp;

Additionally, suggesting places to check in, Andy said, "Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags, and down the back of the sofa. We have the champagne on ice, and our fingers are crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their win."

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I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, said previous lottery winner

The UK-based media outlet mentioned a similar win in March claimed by a builder who also won the Set For Life cash prize worth £10,000 ($12,758) every month for a year in a draw and treated his workers to bacon butties.&nbsp;

"I couldn’t believe what I was seeing," said Paul. "In fact I was so unsure that I scanned the ticket about five times – this time with my eyes firmly open – and each time there was the same winning message."

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The United Kingdom National Lottery is searching for the winner who unknowingly won a cash prize of $12,758 (£10,000) or (Rs 10,45,018) every month for the next 30 years.

The United Kingdom National Lottery is searching for the winner who unknowingly won a cash prize of $12,758 (£10,000) or (Rs 10,45,018) every month for the next 30 years. As reported by Metro UK, the national lottery organisation mentioned that the ticket that won was bought in the South Holland District in Lincolnshire. Mentioning further details, it stated that the five main numbers are 2, 5, 21, 34, and 35, which also matched along with the Life Ball, 6, in a draw on June 5. Also read| What gifts did Indian PM present to US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden? Check your pockets and pants: Company urges customers to look for ticket Camelot, the company operating the lottery system, has also been repeatedly asking all the customers to look for their respective ticket numbers to know who has claimed this life-changing money prize. Even if your ticket is lost, don't worry; the company has assured you that the person who thinks he or she has won the lottery can send in their requests in writing within 30 days, meaning you have time until July 5. Andy Carter, Senior winners’ advisor at The National Lottery, said, "We are desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings, this amazing prize could really make a massive difference to somebody’s life, and what a way it would be to enjoy this summer…and the next 30!" He added, "Every single month for the next 30 years—that’s an incredible 360 months—will see the lucky winner banking £10,000 ($12,758), if only they would come forward!" Customers can also check in for their tickets via the National Lottery app to look for all previous and lost lottery tickets. Additionally, suggesting places to check in, Andy said, "Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags, and down the back of the sofa. We have the champagne on ice, and our fingers are crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their win." Also read | Vegetarian menu, peacock theme and more: All the ways Bidens' dinner honours PM Modi and India I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, said previous lottery winner The UK-based media outlet mentioned a similar win in March claimed by a builder who also won the Set For Life cash prize worth £10,000 ($12,758) every month for a year in a draw and treated his workers to bacon butties. "I couldn’t believe what I was seeing," said Paul. "In fact I was so unsure that I scanned the ticket about five times – this time with my eyes firmly open – and each time there was the same winning message." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A Chinese employee left the internet jealous after he won 365 days of paid leave in an office raffle during the company’s annual dinner. An image of him holding a prize cheque with the caption “365 days of paid leave” in Chinese, is making rounds on the internet. The man works in a managerial position in an unnamed Chinese company based in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The announcement of him winning the prize left his boss flabbergasted as the chances of winning it were extremely low.&nbsp;

<h2>The lucky draw included penalties as well</h2>

The luck draw that awarded the Chinese man with rare fortunes included several penalties as well. Some penalties even included working for extra hours and serving as a waiter to his colleagues. On the other hand, the prize pool included some extra annual leaves and rest days. The best pick of all was the 365-day paid vacation card. Given that the man bagged the most prized award available in the lottery, the risk was definitely worth taking for him.

<h2>Jealous internet reacts</h2>

Just like the man’s boss in the company, the news also left the netizens in shock. Chinese users were almost convinced that this was an April Fool’s prank. Some thought it was a scheme by the company to retain outgoing employees. "Employees who are about to leave the company get this type of offer,” wrote a Chinese user.

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An Indian user @WarkePranav wrote, “A Chinese man got 365 days of paid leave at a lucky draw held in office. In my company, we get a water bottle with company's logo on it as a prize.” One user @TheRockHard5 said he was the “world’s luckiest man.”

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Some users on the Chinese internet suggested that man could have taken the cash instead of vacation. One user fretted that “he might find himself replaced or even out of work after resting for a year.” However, the man said he felt tired after working for so many years for the company and wanted some rest to spend quality time with his family.

<h2>Man is working for the company for 14 years</h2>

The lucky man, surnamed Lu, later appeared on the Chinese video app Douyin and said that he had worked in the imported food company for the last 14 years after his graduation from school. This was the first time he won any prize in the company’s annual party. This year’s annual party was held after a Covid-induced break of 3 years.

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A Chinese employee left the internet jealous after he won 365 days of paid leave in an office raffle during the company’s annual dinner. An image of him holding a prize cheque with the caption “365 days of paid leave” in Chinese, is making rounds on the internet. The man works in a managerial position in an unnamed Chinese company based in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The announcement of him winning the prize left his boss flabbergasted as the chances of winning it were extremely low. The lucky draw included penalties as well The luck draw that awarded the Chinese man with rare fortunes included several penalties as well. Some penalties even included working for extra hours and serving as a waiter to his colleagues. On the other hand, the prize pool included some extra annual leaves and rest days. The best pick of all was the 365-day paid vacation card. Given that the man bagged the most prized award available in the lottery, the risk was definitely worth taking for him. Jealous internet reacts Just like the man’s boss in the company, the news also left the netizens in shock. Chinese users were almost convinced that this was an April Fool’s prank. Some thought it was a scheme by the company to retain outgoing employees. "Employees who are about to leave the company get this type of offer,” wrote a Chinese user. Watch: Gravitas Plus: Why China is still the 'World's Factory' × An Indian user @WarkePranav wrote, “A Chinese man got 365 days of paid leave at a lucky draw held in office. In my company, we get a water bottle with company's logo on it as a prize.” One user @TheRockHard5 said he was the “world’s luckiest man.” Also Read | Mistaken for a hare, Chinese man dies in hunting accident Some users on the Chinese internet suggested that man could have taken the cash instead of vacation. One user fretted that “he might find himself replaced or even out of work after resting for a year.” However, the man said he felt tired after working for so many years for the company and wanted some rest to spend quality time with his family. Man is working for the company for 14 years The lucky man, surnamed Lu, later appeared on the Chinese video app Douyin and said that he had worked in the imported food company for the last 14 years after his graduation from school. This was the first time he won any prize in the company’s annual party. This year’s annual party was held after a Covid-induced break of 3 years. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Congratulations to this North Carolina man Pharris Frank who won a whopping $2 million in a Diamond Dazzler scratch-off, reported CNN quoting North Carolina Education Lottery. The man got himself a humble $20 ticket and ended up being super rich. But this is not the first time for him, as he got lucky about two years ago as well when he secured a jackpot of $1 million in a different game in the same lottery.&nbsp;

Good fortune unexpectedly made its way to him. Unlike the previous time, Pharris Frank told the lottery that he was reportedly out of town for work when he purchased the ticket this time.

“It’s cool because the first time I won, it was two miles from my house and this time I was four and a half hours away,” he said. “What are the chances of me being down there at that exact moment in time?" reported CNN.&nbsp;

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Although it would appear to be a simple win, Frank's odds of winning the lotto were quite remote. How much bleak?

Well, according to the lottery, Frank's chances of winning the $2,000,000 top prize on the Diamond Dazzler game were around one in 1.5 million. But the fun part is that Frank had anticipated the outcome despite the odds.

“It’s crazy because the day before I won, my buddy was asking me how it felt to win $1 million,” he said. “And I told him that I was going to double it.”

Franck decided that he will not take the $100,000 payment over 20 years but would instead take the big amount of $855,006 in one go after federal tax withholdings, according to the lottery.

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The most intriguing&nbsp;question, though, is what did Frank do with the huge splash of&nbsp;money? The tale behind it extremely interesting too.&nbsp;Frank used the&nbsp;money he received the first time to get married to the&nbsp;love of his life.&nbsp;

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With the large amount of money he received in July 2021 last year, Frank said he financed his dream wedding. Now, with the fortunes raining yet another time, he is planning to go on a holiday this time with his wife. In January of last year, the Diamond Dazzler game was released. There are now just two jackpot tickets left. 
 
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Congratulations to this North Carolina man Pharris Frank who won a whopping $2 million in a Diamond Dazzler scratch-off, reported CNN quoting North Carolina Education Lottery.

Congratulations to this North Carolina man Pharris Frank who won a whopping $2 million in a Diamond Dazzler scratch-off, reported CNN quoting North Carolina Education Lottery. The man got himself a humble $20 ticket and ended up being super rich. But this is not the first time for him, as he got lucky about two years ago as well when he secured a jackpot of $1 million in a different game in the same lottery. Good fortune unexpectedly made its way to him. Unlike the previous time, Pharris Frank told the lottery that he was reportedly out of town for work when he purchased the ticket this time. “It’s cool because the first time I won, it was two miles from my house and this time I was four and a half hours away,” he said. “What are the chances of me being down there at that exact moment in time?" reported CNN. Also Read | Deadly avalanches in Norway kill four including tourists, house sweeps into sea Although it would appear to be a simple win, Frank's odds of winning the lotto were quite remote. How much bleak? Well, according to the lottery, Frank's chances of winning the $2,000,000 top prize on the Diamond Dazzler game were around one in 1.5 million. But the fun part is that Frank had anticipated the outcome despite the odds. “It’s crazy because the day before I won, my buddy was asking me how it felt to win $1 million,” he said. “And I told him that I was going to double it.” Franck decided that he will not take the $100,000 payment over 20 years but would instead take the big amount of $855,006 in one go after federal tax withholdings, according to the lottery. Also Read | Love-themed spring break in Chinese colleges as nation scurries to tackle population decline The most intriguing question, though, is what did Frank do with the huge splash of money? The tale behind it extremely interesting too. Frank used the money he received the first time to get married to the love of his life. Watch | Will Artificial Intelligence be the end of mankind? × With the large amount of money he received in July 2021 last year, Frank said he financed his dream wedding. Now, with the fortunes raining yet another time, he is planning to go on a holiday this time with his wife. In January of last year, the Diamond Dazzler game was released. There are now just two jackpot tickets left. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Double dazzle: North Carolina man wins $2mn lottery two years after winning $1mn

Whenever someone wins a huge jackpot, all eyes are on that person to see what he or she does next with the money. And when it comes to largest sum in the history of powerball, it's pretty natural for everyone to have their eyes glued to the person whose life appears 'set'.

Edwin Castro, the winner of USD 2.04 billion powerball lottery, has made his first move. He has chosen to buy a house near Hollywood celebrities on the Hollywood Hill. The purchase of five-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion has cost Castro a cool USD 25.5 million. It's an amount that'll make most of us stare at it with our mouths wide open, but for a billionaire like Castro, this is merely a few per cent of his enormous wealth.&nbsp;

When he starts living there, he can boast of sharing neighbourhood with Hollywood majors like Ariana Grande, Dakota Johnson, Jimmy Kimmel and more.

So what are the amenities at Castro's plush pad?

An infinity pool, a wine cellar, a movie theatre, a games room, a gym, a sauna, a steam shower and more.

The sale of the mansion was reportedly closed on March 1.

The infinitely lucky Castro bought his lottery ticket from a humble convenience store in Los Angeles locality of Altadena. The cost? Mere 2 dollars.

When he won the lottery, he was given an option of receiving the prize money in installments for 29 years. But Castro decided to cash-in and went for lump sum windfall of all that money.

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Whenever someone wins a huge jackpot, all eyes are on that person to see what he or she does next with the money. And when it comes to largest sum in the history of powerball, it's pretty natural for everyone to have their eyes glued to the person whose life appears 'set'.

Whenever someone wins a huge jackpot, all eyes are on that person to see what he or she does next with the money. And when it comes to largest sum in the history of powerball, it's pretty natural for everyone to have their eyes glued to the person whose life appears 'set'. Edwin Castro, the winner of USD 2.04 billion powerball lottery, has made his first move. He has chosen to buy a house near Hollywood celebrities on the Hollywood Hill. The purchase of five-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion has cost Castro a cool USD 25.5 million. It's an amount that'll make most of us stare at it with our mouths wide open, but for a billionaire like Castro, this is merely a few per cent of his enormous wealth. When he starts living there, he can boast of sharing neighbourhood with Hollywood majors like Ariana Grande, Dakota Johnson, Jimmy Kimmel and more. So what are the amenities at Castro's plush pad? An infinity pool, a wine cellar, a movie theatre, a games room, a gym, a sauna, a steam shower and more. The sale of the mansion was reportedly closed on March 1. The infinitely lucky Castro bought his lottery ticket from a humble convenience store in Los Angeles locality of Altadena. The cost? Mere 2 dollars. When he won the lottery, he was given an option of receiving the prize money in installments for 29 years. But Castro decided to cash-in and went for lump sum windfall of all that money. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Winner of USD 2 billion powerball jackpot buys mansion in Hollywood Hills

We know that the lottery is a matter of chance. There are many who try their luck for years without hitting that elusive jackpot. But a Canadian teenager has won C$48m ($35.8m) jackpot, that to on her first ever lottery ticket.

Juliette Lamour (18) had forgotten about the lottery ticket she had purchased. She remembered about it when she heard of someone from her town in Ontario winning the big jackpot. Out of curiosity, Juliette entered ticket number into the lottery app and a banner of "big winner" started flashing on the screen.

"I still can't believe I hit the Gold Ball jackpot on my very first lottery ticket!" she told BBC.

"My colleague fell to his knees in disbelief."

"He was yelling. In fact, everyone was yelling that I won $48 million."

Her boss allowed her to go home early but her mom suggested that she complete her shift, which she did.

While there are countless tales of big fortune squandered on material things, Juliette doesn't appear to go that way. After winning the jackpot, she turned to her dad, who is a money manager, for advice on investing wisely. Juliette aims to be a doctor.

But its not as if she won't splurge a little.&nbsp;

"Once school is done, my family and I will pick a continent and start exploring," she said.

"I want to experience different countries, study their history and culture, try their food, and listen to their language."

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We know that the lottery is a matter of chance. There are many who try their luck for years without hitting that elusive jackpot. But a Canadian teenager has won C$48m ($35.8m) jackpot, that to on her first ever lottery ticket. Juliette Lamour (18) had forgotten about the lottery ticket she had purchased. She remembered about it when she heard of someone from her town in Ontario winning the big jackpot. Out of curiosity, Juliette entered ticket number into the lottery app and a banner of "big winner" started flashing on the screen. "I still can't believe I hit the Gold Ball jackpot on my very first lottery ticket!" she told BBC. "My colleague fell to his knees in disbelief." "He was yelling. In fact, everyone was yelling that I won $48 million." Her boss allowed her to go home early but her mom suggested that she complete her shift, which she did. While there are countless tales of big fortune squandered on material things, Juliette doesn't appear to go that way. After winning the jackpot, she turned to her dad, who is a money manager, for advice on investing wisely. Juliette aims to be a doctor. But its not as if she won't splurge a little. "Once school is done, my family and I will pick a continent and start exploring," she said. "I want to experience different countries, study their history and culture, try their food, and listen to their language." You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Canadian teen hits jackpot worth millions on her first ticket purchase

A record jackpot-winning ticket of at least $1.35 billion, the second-largest jackpot in the history of the United States, was sold in the northern state of Maine.&nbsp;As per a Reuters report, the winning ticket with the one billion plus jackpot cost only $2 and it matched all six numbers. It was sold at the Hometown Gas &amp; Grill convenience store in Lebanon, Maine.&nbsp;

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Reuters reports that the winning numbers were 30, 43, 45, 46 and 61. The power ball was 14.

14 other tickets matched all five numbers to win the lottery’s second-tier prize of $1 million.

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The ticket holder, who is yet to be identified, has the choice of a lump-sum payment of $723.5 million or an annual payout over 30 years.

Al-Jazeera reports that the winner overcame steep odds of 1 in 302.6 million, to claim the jackpot that even after three months had remained unclaimed.

Reportedly, this is Maine’s first-ever Mega Millions jackpot.

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“Congratulations to the Maine State Lottery, which has just won its first-ever Mega Millions jackpot,” said Ohio Lottery director Pat McDonald, lead director for the Mega Millions Consortium.

“It’s the fourth billion-dollar jackpot in Mega Millions history,” he added.

About half of the lottery proceeds from the sale of each Mega Millions ticket remain in the state where the ticket was sold. As per Reuters, this money is then used to support lottery beneficiaries, such as education or public employee pensions and retailer commissions.

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A record jackpot-winning ticket of at least $1.35 billion, the second-largest jackpot in the history of the United States, was sold in the northern state of Maine.

A record jackpot-winning ticket of at least $1.35 billion, the second-largest jackpot in the history of the United States, was sold in the northern state of Maine. As per a Reuters report, the winning ticket with the one billion plus jackpot cost only $2 and it matched all six numbers. It was sold at the Hometown Gas & Grill convenience store in Lebanon, Maine. Watch | US: Powerball lottery finds winner; new jackpot eclipses previous record of $1.58 bn Reuters reports that the winning numbers were 30, 43, 45, 46 and 61. The power ball was 14. 14 other tickets matched all five numbers to win the lottery’s second-tier prize of $1 million. Also read | US: No winners since Oct. 14, Mega Millions jackpot prize money crosses $1 billion mark The ticket holder, who is yet to be identified, has the choice of a lump-sum payment of $723.5 million or an annual payout over 30 years. Al-Jazeera reports that the winner overcame steep odds of 1 in 302.6 million, to claim the jackpot that even after three months had remained unclaimed. Reportedly, this is Maine’s first-ever Mega Millions jackpot. Also read | Mega Millions Jackpot 2023: Date, time, prize money, result, ticket prize and live streaming details “Congratulations to the Maine State Lottery, which has just won its first-ever Mega Millions jackpot,” said Ohio Lottery director Pat McDonald, lead director for the Mega Millions Consortium. “It’s the fourth billion-dollar jackpot in Mega Millions history,” he added. About half of the lottery proceeds from the sale of each Mega Millions ticket remain in the state where the ticket was sold. As per Reuters, this money is then used to support lottery beneficiaries, such as education or public employee pensions and retailer commissions. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

$2 lottery ticket in Maine wins $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot

The prize for the Mega Millions jackpot has soared again to an estimated $1.35 billion for the next draw after the winning ticket for the jackpot went unclaimed. The numbers drawn Tuesday night, which no ticket matched were: 7, 13, 14, 15, 18 and gold Mega Ball 9.

“The jackpot has rolled again, keeping everyone who follows Mega Millions in suspense for yet another drawing. Now at $1.35 billion, the Mega Millions jackpot is moving up and making history as the second highest Mega Millions jackpot ever,” Pat McDonald, the head of the Mega Millions Consortium, said in a statement Wednesday morning, The Washington Post reported.

The next drawing is set for Friday night for the estimated $1.35 billion prize, which would be worth about $708 million if the winner chooses the cash option. If it were to be won, it would rank second only to the $1.537 billion Mega Millions prize that was won in South Carolina in 2018, according to the lottery.

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“While many consider Friday the 13th an unlucky day, it has been rewarding for Mega Millions players over the years, with six previous jackpots won on such a day. There’s a chance for another this Friday, and it’s a big one!” the lottery said in a news release on Wednesday, CNN reported.

In 2009 and 2015, New York and Ohio residents also won prizes on Friday the 13th. Along with the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands, 45 other states participate in the Mega Millions lottery.

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State and local taxes may also be a factor depending on the winner's residence and the location of where they purchased the winning ticket. It is difficult to determine the precise amount as each state has different tax regulations pertaining to lottery winnings and income.

Players continue to buy tickets despite the game's slim chance of winning -- 1 in 302.6 million -- as the value of the top prize keeps growing.

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The prize for the Mega Millions jackpot has soared again to an estimated $1.35 billion for the next draw after the winning ticket for the jackpot went unclaimed.

The prize for the Mega Millions jackpot has soared again to an estimated $1.35 billion for the next draw after the winning ticket for the jackpot went unclaimed. The numbers drawn Tuesday night, which no ticket matched were: 7, 13, 14, 15, 18 and gold Mega Ball 9. “The jackpot has rolled again, keeping everyone who follows Mega Millions in suspense for yet another drawing. Now at $1.35 billion, the Mega Millions jackpot is moving up and making history as the second highest Mega Millions jackpot ever,” Pat McDonald, the head of the Mega Millions Consortium, said in a statement Wednesday morning, The Washington Post reported. The next drawing is set for Friday night for the estimated $1.35 billion prize, which would be worth about $708 million if the winner chooses the cash option. If it were to be won, it would rank second only to the $1.537 billion Mega Millions prize that was won in South Carolina in 2018, according to the lottery. Also Read | US: No winners since Oct. 14, Mega Millions jackpot prize money crosses $1 billion mark “While many consider Friday the 13th an unlucky day, it has been rewarding for Mega Millions players over the years, with six previous jackpots won on such a day. There’s a chance for another this Friday, and it’s a big one!” the lottery said in a news release on Wednesday, CNN reported. In 2009 and 2015, New York and Ohio residents also won prizes on Friday the 13th. Along with the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands, 45 other states participate in the Mega Millions lottery. Watch | Americans race to buy mega millions lottery tickets State and local taxes may also be a factor depending on the winner's residence and the location of where they purchased the winning ticket. It is difficult to determine the precise amount as each state has different tax regulations pertaining to lottery winnings and income. Players continue to buy tickets despite the game's slim chance of winning -- 1 in 302.6 million -- as the value of the top prize keeps growing. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.35 Billion for next drawing after winning ticket went unclaimed

To say that this Massachusetts-based war veteran was lucky would be an understatement.

Raymond Roberts Sr, a Vietnam war veteran, had the lady luck smiling brightly on him as he won a lottery of $2 million, not once or twice, but a record six times. And he has credited his “intuition” for his success.

On December 13, he walked into a liquor and bought six lottery tickets. He chose a combination of numbers based on his of anniversary dates and birthdays and bought six Lucky for Life lottery tickets.

Notably, he had been using this combination for the past 20 years, but had only drawn a blank. This time it was different.

As the luck would have it, Roberts' numbers came in, and were worth $390,000 each as a cash prize.

Last Thursday, he claimed his prices and chose the $390,000 cash option on five of his prizes for a total of $1.95 million before taxes.

And on the sixth $390,000 prize, Roberts opted to take it in annual payments of $25,000 each.

According to the rules of the game, the odds of winning just the $25,000 per year for life prize are one in a million.

Now that he has finally won it bug, what does he plans to do with this money?

The man, who lives at Fall River, about 80km (50 miles) south of Boston, says he will buy a motorcycle, according to the lottery.&nbsp;

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To say that this Massachusetts-based war veteran was lucky would be an understatement. Raymond Roberts Sr, a Vietnam war veteran, had the lady luck smiling brightly on him as he won a lottery of $2 million, not once or twice, but a record six times.

To say that this Massachusetts-based war veteran was lucky would be an understatement. Raymond Roberts Sr, a Vietnam war veteran, had the lady luck smiling brightly on him as he won a lottery of $2 million, not once or twice, but a record six times. And he has credited his “intuition” for his success. On December 13, he walked into a liquor and bought six lottery tickets. He chose a combination of numbers based on his of anniversary dates and birthdays and bought six Lucky for Life lottery tickets. Notably, he had been using this combination for the past 20 years, but had only drawn a blank. This time it was different. As the luck would have it, Roberts' numbers came in, and were worth $390,000 each as a cash prize. Last Thursday, he claimed his prices and chose the $390,000 cash option on five of his prizes for a total of $1.95 million before taxes. And on the sixth $390,000 prize, Roberts opted to take it in annual payments of $25,000 each. According to the rules of the game, the odds of winning just the $25,000 per year for life prize are one in a million. Now that he has finally won it bug, what does he plans to do with this money? The man, who lives at Fall River, about 80km (50 miles) south of Boston, says he will buy a motorcycle, according to the lottery. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US war veteran wins lottery six times, credits his ‘intuition’ for unexpected riches

Spain's traditional Christmas lottery known as 'El Gordo' on Thursday rewarded many winners across several regions.

The winners of the Christmas lottery include a Peruvian-born unemployed mother of two and a Gambian man who crossed the Mediterranean by boat and eventually reached Spain in 2017. 
 
The first prize in the lottery was awarded to holders of ticket number 05490. The proceeds of this ticket number are $425,000 (€400,000), or around $345,150 (€325,000) after taxes. 
 
The second prize was given to ticket number 04074 and its holders will get around $132,750 (€125,000), according to a report by El Pais on Thursday. The third prize goes to ticket number 45250 and its holders will get around $53,100 (€50,000).

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The Peruvian-born mother, identified as Perla Gavidia, was immediately surrounded by reporters after her ticket number was announced. Gavidia said that she lost her job at a cafe in 2020 and bought 95 tickets, only one of which had the winning number- 05490, news agency Reuters reported. 
 
The woman, standing beside her two children, told reporters that she would spend the proceeds that amount to $425,000 before taxes on buying a new house, educating her children and also making a donation to the Catholic Church. 
 
In Catalonia, Ibrahim Cante originally from Gambia had ticket number 04074- which was given the second prize in the lottery. A musician by profession, Cante said he would invest the proceeds of $132,750 in a studio, according to the Guardian. He added that this was the first time he bought a lottery ticket since arriving in Spain.

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The total prize money in 'El Gordo' reached $2.67 billion (€2.52 billion) compared to $2.55 billion (€2.41 billion) last year. In a nationally televised lottery draw at the Teatro Real opera house in Madrid on Thursday, young pupils from the San Ildefonso school picked the winning numbers and sang them out to the audience 
 
'El Gordo' has been happening since 1812 when Spain was under French occupation during the Napoleonic Wars. The lottery was designed to raise funds to fight the war. 
 
Ticket sales begin months ahead of the draw and for weeks before the winners are announced, there are long queues outside lottery offices. The lottery holds significance as Spain, like many countries in Europe, faces a cost-of-living crisis and stagnating wages.

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Spain's traditional Christmas lottery known as 'El Gordo' on Thursday rewarded many winners across several regions. The winners of the Christmas lottery include a Peruvian-born unemployed mother of two and a Gambian man who crossed the Mediterranean by boat and eventually reached Spain in 2017.

Spain's traditional Christmas lottery known as 'El Gordo' on Thursday rewarded many winners across several regions. The winners of the Christmas lottery include a Peruvian-born unemployed mother of two and a Gambian man who crossed the Mediterranean by boat and eventually reached Spain in 2017. The first prize in the lottery was awarded to holders of ticket number 05490. The proceeds of this ticket number are $425,000 (€400,000), or around $345,150 (€325,000) after taxes. The second prize was given to ticket number 04074 and its holders will get around $132,750 (€125,000), according to a report by El Pais on Thursday. The third prize goes to ticket number 45250 and its holders will get around $53,100 (€50,000). ALSO READ | In blow to Spain's meat industry, man accused of sexual advances acquitted: Report The Peruvian-born mother, identified as Perla Gavidia, was immediately surrounded by reporters after her ticket number was announced. Gavidia said that she lost her job at a cafe in 2020 and bought 95 tickets, only one of which had the winning number- 05490, news agency Reuters reported. The woman, standing beside her two children, told reporters that she would spend the proceeds that amount to $425,000 before taxes on buying a new house, educating her children and also making a donation to the Catholic Church. In Catalonia, Ibrahim Cante originally from Gambia had ticket number 04074- which was given the second prize in the lottery. A musician by profession, Cante said he would invest the proceeds of $132,750 in a studio, according to the Guardian. He added that this was the first time he bought a lottery ticket since arriving in Spain. ALSO READ | Group of 165 people from Belgian village wins $151.18 million in EuroMillions lottery The total prize money in 'El Gordo' reached $2.67 billion (€2.52 billion) compared to $2.55 billion (€2.41 billion) last year. In a nationally televised lottery draw at the Teatro Real opera house in Madrid on Thursday, young pupils from the San Ildefonso school picked the winning numbers and sang them out to the audience 'El Gordo' has been happening since 1812 when Spain was under French occupation during the Napoleonic Wars. The lottery was designed to raise funds to fight the war. Ticket sales begin months ahead of the draw and for weeks before the winners are announced, there are long queues outside lottery offices. The lottery holds significance as Spain, like many countries in Europe, faces a cost-of-living crisis and stagnating wages. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Spain celebrates world's biggest lottery 'El Gordo'; prize money touches $2.67 billion

The US Powerball jackpot has grown to a staggering $1.9 billion, which is the highest prize in world history.&nbsp;

Lottery fever across the nation is at an all-time high as yet another week passed without a winner claiming the lucrative prize.&nbsp;

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The Saturday draw with the massive $1.6 jackpot prize, which was also a record prize amount, drew the numbers &nbsp;28, 45, 53, 56 and 69, and 20 as the Powerball number.&nbsp;

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However, since no ticket matched all six numbers, organisers announced that Monday's draw will carry a grand prize of $1.9 billion.

While no one won the jackpot, 16 tickets won a $1 million prize each after nailing the five main numbers.&nbsp;

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A Powerball ticket costs $2, and the Monday jackpot with the cash prize of $929 million gives a winner the option to encash a lump sum payout or instalments over 29 years. As per AFP, most prize recipients opt for a lump sum payment.

Numerous lottery enthusiasts took to social media to poke fun at their billion-dollar American dream that didn't come true and the posts are hilarious. Take a look:

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When you didn’t win the Powerball but neither did anyone else and the jackpot is now $1.9 billion <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Powerball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Powerball</a> <a href="https://t.co/EQJByMFiM6">pic.twitter.com/EQJByMFiM6</a>
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guys I didn’t win the power ball… looks like I’m still <a href="https://t.co/3iX2RmsNve">pic.twitter.com/3iX2RmsNve</a>
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Me calculating the odds that I will win the Powerball. <a href="https://t.co/NFthavgKPr">pic.twitter.com/NFthavgKPr</a>
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Live look at me checking my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Powerball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Powerball</a> numbers. <a href="https://t.co/z6W0EjGQis">pic.twitter.com/z6W0EjGQis</a>
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checking my losing Powerball ticket like <a href="https://t.co/MZmTsOBdDi">pic.twitter.com/MZmTsOBdDi</a>
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I can retire now! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Powerball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Powerball</a> <a href="https://t.co/r3TMhz4lIJ">pic.twitter.com/r3TMhz4lIJ</a>
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The chances of winning the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million. If two winners choose the same set of numbers, they would split the jackpot if there were double winners.

On August 3, a lucky ticket holder in Pennsylvania won the Powerball jackpot, bringing home an estimated $206.9 million. 38 lotteries later, the Powerball jackpot has continued to increase without a single jackpot winner. Let's see if Monday will finally be the day that someone wins.

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The US Powerball jackpot has grown to a staggering $1.9 billion, which is the highest prize in world history. Lottery fever across the nation is at an all-time high as yet another week passed without a winner claiming the lucrative prize.

The US Powerball jackpot has grown to a staggering $1.9 billion, which is the highest prize in world history. Lottery fever across the nation is at an all-time high as yet another week passed without a winner claiming the lucrative prize. Watch | US: Powerball jackpot grows to $1.9 billion; lottery still awaits winner The Saturday draw with the massive $1.6 jackpot prize, which was also a record prize amount, drew the numbers 28, 45, 53, 56 and 69, and 20 as the Powerball number. However, since no ticket matched all six numbers, organisers announced that Monday's draw will carry a grand prize of $1.9 billion. While no one won the jackpot, 16 tickets won a $1 million prize each after nailing the five main numbers. Also read | Powerball fever takes over US as the prize jumps to $1.6 billion, the highest ever A Powerball ticket costs $2, and the Monday jackpot with the cash prize of $929 million gives a winner the option to encash a lump sum payout or instalments over 29 years. As per AFP, most prize recipients opt for a lump sum payment. Numerous lottery enthusiasts took to social media to poke fun at their billion-dollar American dream that didn't come true and the posts are hilarious. Take a look: When you didn’t win the Powerball but neither did anyone else and the jackpot is now $1.9 billion #Powerball pic.twitter.com/EQJByMFiM6 — JSWilliams1962 (@jswtreeman) November 6, 2022 × guys I didn’t win the power ball… looks like I’m still pic.twitter.com/3iX2RmsNve — ¡Oye, papito! 🍥 (@_oyepapito_) November 6, 2022 × #powerball Me calculating the odds that I will win the Powerball. pic.twitter.com/NFthavgKPr — That VR Guy ❁ (@SBrain69) November 3, 2022 × Live look at me checking my #Powerball numbers. pic.twitter.com/z6W0EjGQis — Tyler Roney (@TylerJRoney) November 3, 2022 × checking my losing Powerball ticket like pic.twitter.com/MZmTsOBdDi — Jerek (@whiteclawmenace) November 6, 2022 × I can retire now! #Powerball pic.twitter.com/r3TMhz4lIJ — Stephanie (@marylandgirlie) November 6, 2022 × The chances of winning the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million. If two winners choose the same set of numbers, they would split the jackpot if there were double winners. On August 3, a lucky ticket holder in Pennsylvania won the Powerball jackpot, bringing home an estimated $206.9 million. 38 lotteries later, the Powerball jackpot has continued to increase without a single jackpot winner. Let's see if Monday will finally be the day that someone wins. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

38 draws without a winner, Powerball jackpot prize grows to staggering $1.9 bn; Here's how Twitter is reacting

The Powerball craze has swept the United States as residents wait with bated breath for a prize that has soared to a massive 1.6 Billion dollars.

This year's prize as per AFP is the largest one ever and it has left many wondering what they would do with it if they won.

Watch |&nbsp;US Powerball on a roll

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Dream homes, travel and helping others seems to be among the top ideas as per reports by AFP and Reuters.

Before this, in 2016, a 1.585 billion top prize was the biggest payout, which was split among three lucky ticket holders from California, Tennessee, and Florida.

According to the Powerball organisers, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Additionally, if two winners choose the same set of numbers, the jackpot would be split between them.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swiss-woman-left-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-thrice-by-her-own-car-531508" hreflang="en">Swiss woman left 'seriously injured' after being hit thrice by her own car</a>

Here's how it works:

A Powerball ticket costs $2, and the jackpot, which on Saturday was estimated at $782.4 million, can be availed by the winner as a lump sum payout or alternatively they could choose to receive payments over a 30-year period.

For a single ticket holder to win, they must correctly predict the six numbers chosen in the drawing on Monday, including the final "Powerball."&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-500-drones-light-up-new-york-citys-sky-to-mark-10-years-of-candy-crush-531493" hreflang="en">WATCH: 500 drones light up New York City's sky to mark 10 years of Candy Crush</a>

If nobody has the lucky numbers, the top prize will increase even more.

However, as per AFP tax authorities take a huge chunk of the winning; around 40 per cent. What remains is still a pretty significant amount.

The most recent Powerball jackpot winner was a Pennsylvania ticket purchaser who collected a $206 million prize on August 3. Since then, there have been 37 consecutive lotteries without a grand prize winner.

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The Powerball craze has swept the United States as residents wait with bated breath for a prize that has soared to a massive 1.6 Billion dollars. This year's prize as per AFP is the largest one ever and it has left many wondering what they would do with it if they won.

The Powerball craze has swept the United States as residents wait with bated breath for a prize that has soared to a massive 1.6 Billion dollars. This year's prize as per AFP is the largest one ever and it has left many wondering what they would do with it if they won. Watch | US Powerball on a roll Dream homes, travel and helping others seems to be among the top ideas as per reports by AFP and Reuters. Before this, in 2016, a 1.585 billion top prize was the biggest payout, which was split among three lucky ticket holders from California, Tennessee, and Florida. According to the Powerball organisers, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Additionally, if two winners choose the same set of numbers, the jackpot would be split between them. Also read | Swiss woman left 'seriously injured' after being hit thrice by her own car Here's how it works: A Powerball ticket costs $2, and the jackpot, which on Saturday was estimated at $782.4 million, can be availed by the winner as a lump sum payout or alternatively they could choose to receive payments over a 30-year period. For a single ticket holder to win, they must correctly predict the six numbers chosen in the drawing on Monday, including the final "Powerball." Also read | WATCH: 500 drones light up New York City's sky to mark 10 years of Candy Crush If nobody has the lucky numbers, the top prize will increase even more. However, as per AFP tax authorities take a huge chunk of the winning; around 40 per cent. What remains is still a pretty significant amount. The most recent Powerball jackpot winner was a Pennsylvania ticket purchaser who collected a $206 million prize on August 3. Since then, there have been 37 consecutive lotteries without a grand prize winner. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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