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Crossword Tournament 2023: Crossword lovers and solvers gather annually to participate in the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (ACPT). The 45th Annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament will happen from March 31 to April 2, 2023, at The Marriott in Stamford.

Crossword Tournament 2023: Crossword lovers and solvers gather annually to participate in the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (ACPT). The 45th Annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament will happen from March 31 to April 2, 2023, at The Marriott in Stamford. This year Stamford is hosting the World's largest crossword puzzle tournament ever. Hundreds of crossword enthusiasts from the United States and Canada will assemble for the event. Will Shortz, The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Editor, will host the three-day competition. The ACPT has already broken a 45-year attendance record, as over 750 participants have registered for the game. The age of the participants is between 16 to 69. Shortz founded the event when he was 25 years old. Here's everything you need to know about the World's biggest crossword puzzle tournament. Crossword Tournament 2023 Schedule The 45th American Crossword puzzle Tournament will begin on March 31 at 07:00 PM ET. The first day has a line-up of warm-up puzzles and entertainment, followed by a wine and cheese reception and award ceremony for the evening games. Puzzles 1 to 6 will happen on April 1 alongside the Puzzle market. As the tournament goes forward, officials will keep posting the scores online. The evening program will have audience participation in the word and trivia games. Marie Haley will present the Annual Merl Reagle Memorial Award for lifetime achievement in crossword construction to Rich Norris. April 2 will commence with Puzzle 7, followed by Crossworders Got Talent, a puzzlers' variety show. The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament's last game will be Puzzle 8, concluding at 1:45 PM ET. Crossword Puzzle Tournament 2023 Eligibility & Rules Contestants can compete in the category they are eligible for. They are as follows: Division A: Everyone Division B: Contestants who did not win a Division A or Division B prize during their last seven tournaments Division C: Contestants who did not finish in the top 20 per cent during their previous three tournaments Division D: Contestants who did not finish in the top 40 per cent during their previous three tournaments Division E: Contestants who did not finish in the top 65 per cent during their previous three tournaments. The top three contestants from divisions A, B and C will compete for the winning trophy. Scoring will be on accuracy and speed. A competitor scores 10 points per accurate solution entered across and down. There is also a time bonus: 25 extra points for each full minute finished ahead of the suggested solution time. However, a contestant loses 25 points for each missing or incorrect letter, but not beyond the point that the bonus returns to zero. There are also 150 additional points for a correct solution. Crossword Puzzle Tournament 2023 Prizes Division A 1st Prize $7,000 2nd $3,000 3rd $1,500 4th-10th (each) Trophy Division B 1st Prize $700 2nd $300 3rd $200 Division C 1st Prize $150 2nd $100 3rd $75 Each of Divisions D and E; Juniors, Fifties, Sixties, Seventies, Seniors 1st-3rd Prizes Trophy 11 Regional Winners (each) [map] 1st & 2nd Prizes Trophy Rookies 1st Prize $500 2nd $250 3rd $100 4th & 5th Trophy Crossword Puzzle Tournament 2023 Live Streaming People who wish to witness the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament can watch it live on the official YouTube channel of ACPT from Friday, 7 PM ET. Crossword Puzzle Tournament 2023 Registrations Registrations have closed for the tournament. However, some categories are still open. You can find them on ACPT's official website 'crosswordtournament.com.' It also has information for hotel reservations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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All England Open Badminton Championship 2023: The All England Open 2023, also known as Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023 for sponsorship reasons) will take place at Arena Birmingham, England, from March 14 to 19, 2023.

All England Open Badminton Championship 2023: The All England Open 2023, also known as Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023 for sponsorship reasons) will take place at Arena Birmingham, England, from March 14 to 19, 2023. It has a total pool prize of $1,250,000. England Open 2023 will be the 2023 BWF World Tour's sixth tournament. Moreover, it is a part of the All England Open championships held since 1899. Badminton England organises the event, and Badminton World Federation sanctions it. The Arena Birmingham, England, will host the England Open for 2023. Viktor Axelsen and Akane Yamaguchi are the reigning champions in men's and women's singles events. Here are all the details about the All England Open 2023, from schedule to prize money. All England Open 2023: Details All England Open Badminton Championship 2023 will begin on March 14 and continue till March 19, 2023. It is the 115th edition of the All England Open and belongs to the Super 1000 category. The events include men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles. Arena Birmingham will host the All England Open 2023, and the prize money is $1,250,000. The official shuttle used in the All England Open is Yonex Tournament Grade (F-90). Date 14-19 March Edition 115th Category Super 1000 Draw 32MS/32WS/32MD/32WD/32XD Prize money $12,50,000 Location Birmingham, England Venue Utilita Arena Birmingham Official shuttle Yonex Tournament Grade (F-90) Ticket price Start from £19 for adults and £5.25 for children Ticket platform theticketfactory.com All England Open: Previous Champions Here's the list of champions from the All England Open 2022. Men’s singles Viktor Axelsen Women’s singles Akane Yamaguchi Men’s doubles Muhammad Shohibul Fikri Bagas Maulana Women’s doubles Nami Matsuyama Chiharu Shida Mixed doubles Yuta Watanabe Arisa Higashino All England Open 2023: Schedule Here's the full schedule for the All England Open 2023. Date Competition Start Time 14/03 Preliminary rounds 10.00 AM 15/03 Preliminary rounds 10.00 AM 16/03 Preliminary rounds 10.00 AM 17/03 Quarter-finals 10.00 AM 18/03 Semi-finals 10.00 AM 19/03 Finals 10.00 AM All England Open 2023: Prize Money SIngles Doubles Champion $87,500 $92,500 Runners-up $42,500 $43,750 Semi-finalists $17,500 $17,500 Quarter-finalists $6,875 $7,812.50 Last 16 $3,750 $4,062.50 Last 32 $1,250 $1,250

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On Republic Day, WION will be organising a quiz on Instagram and Facebook. Three lucky winners will be gifted Amazon vouchers. The quiz will go live on January 26 at 6 am.

Here are the terms and conditions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Contest title ‘Republic Day Quiz’ is being organized by Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL). Please read these terms and conditions ("T&amp;Cs") before entering the Contest.

You agree that, by participating in this Contest, you will be bound by these T&amp;Cs and you acknowledge that you satisfy all Contest eligibility requirements as provided herein below.

For the purposes of these T&amp;Cs, wherever the context so requires "You" or "Your" shall mean any natural person who is a participant in the Contest, and “ZANPL” or “Us” or “Our” or “We” shall mean Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL).

ELIGIBILITY

You need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria to enter the Contest:

(a) You should be a citizen and legal resident of the Republic of India;

(b) You have a billing address within the territory of India; and

(d) You should be of age 18 years or above at the time of entry into the Contest.

(e) You are not an employee of ZMCL or of any of its affiliate companies or of any of the Essel Group Companies, or the employee’s immediate family members (spouses, domestic partners, parents, grandparents, siblings, children and grandchildren).

DETAILS OF THE CONTEST AND ENTRY PROCEDURE

1. This contest will commence on 26th January 2023 up till midnight of 26th January 2023 ("Contest Period").

2. There will be 10 questions which shall be posted on the official website of WION (“Channel”) i.e., www.wionews.com and the Channel’s official media handles on Instagram and Facebook (collectively “Channel platform”).

3. The Participants intending to participate in the Contest shall be required to submit their answers on one of the Channel Platform in the manner as directed therein. Participants understand and agree that at all times, ZMCL shall have the sole discretion in determining the winning answer for each question, and the Participant waives his/her right to challenge or question or in any manner object to the validity of the winning answer.

4. Thereafter, if you answer the question of the day correctly, you will be entitled to be part of the lucky draw which will be carried out amongst participants who have answered that particular question correctly.

6. There will be a maximum of three lucky winners of the Contest, of which each will be eligible for one Amazon voucher of value INR 2000 as a prize (“Prize”).

PRIZE AND PRIZE COLLECTION

There are a total of 3 prizes that will be given under this contest, which will be sent to the selected winners by e-mail.

PRIZE SELECTION

The lucky draw for the selection of the winners will be conducted post the completion of the Contest Period, as per an internal manual process through human intervention. The Winners shall be announced on the Channel Platform on January 31, 2023. We might require the Winners to share a valid proof of identity and age in the form of a copy of their PAN Card / Driving License / Voter ID / Indian passport. A PAN card copy is mandatory. The selected Winners will automatically forfeit their claim to the Prize if they do not meet the eligibility criteria or do not comply with these T&amp;Cs. Each Prize will be awarded "AS IS" and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). There are no cash or other prize alternatives available in whole or in part. No benefits greater than those described in the "Description of the Contest and How to Enter" section above in these T&amp;Cs will be awarded. However, in circumstances beyond our control, we may substitute a similar alternative prize of equal value in our sole discretion. If any selected participant does not respond back to any communications sent in relation to the Contest within the time period communicated by ZANPL, or answers the Contest question incorrectly, he/she shall not be eligible to be declared winner of the Prize.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

We may, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and in our sole discretion, change the T&amp;Cs or cancel the Contest at any time; or modify, terminate, or suspend the Contest.

ZMCL shall not be responsible for: (a) lost, misdirected, late, incomplete, or inaccurate entries, whether caused by you, or by any technical or human error that may occur in the processing of entries; (b) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Contest; (c) any error in the operation or transmission, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries, or for technical, network, telephone, computer, hardware or software, malfunctions of any kind, or inaccurate transmission of, or failure to receive any entry information on account of technical problems or telecommunication network error.

We may, in our sole discretion, disqualify any individual found to be: (a) tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest; (b) acting in violation of these T&amp;Cs; (c) committing an act which in our opinion shall be detrimental/prejudicial to the Contest and/or the other participants of the Contest.

MISCELLANEOUS

The Contest is governed by the laws of India. No requests for transfer or assignment or redemption of the benefits shall be entertained. You agree that all our decisions related to the Contest are final and binding on you. Failure by ZMCL to enforce any of these T&amp;Cs in any instance shall not be deemed to be a waiver of the T&amp;Cs and shall not give rise to any claim by any person. The decision of ZMCL shall at all times be binding and final. These T&amp;Cs are subject to Indian laws and the courts at Noida shall have the exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any disputes or any matter arising here from.

FORCE MAJEURE

This Contest is subject to force majeure circumstances including without limitation, floods, natural disasters, war, act of terror, political unrests, technical snags, act of God or any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of ZMCL ("Force Majeure Event"). ZANPL shall be not liable for any delay or adverse effect caused to the participants in the Contest including the winners as a result of a Force Majeure Event.

PUBLICITY RELEASE

By participating in the Contest, you give ZMCL permission to use your name, likeness, image, voice, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any pictures, photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, and the like, taken or made in relation to the Contest and any promotions, events, or contests to follow. You agree that ZMCL shall have the right to publish your saved item details for any communication, promotions, events, or contests that follow. You agree that ZMCL and/ or its affiliates have complete ownership of such pictures, etc., including the entire copyright, and may use them for any purpose. These uses include, but are not limited to illustrations, bulletins, reprints, reproductions, publications, advertisements, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium now known or later developed, including the internet. You acknowledge that you will not receive any compensation, etc. for the use of such pictures, etc., and hereby release ZMCL and/ or its affiliates and its agents and assigns from any and all claims which arise out of or are in any way connected with such use. You give your consent to ZMCL and/or its affiliates, agents and assigns to use your name and likeness to promote the Contest and any promotions, events, or contests to follow.

LIABILITY RELEASE

This Contest is being made purely on a "best effort" basis and participating in this Contest is voluntary. By participating in the Contest, you will be legally bound hereby, to release from liability, and hold harmless ZMCL, and any of its affiliates, employees or agents representing or related to ZMCL and its services/products. This release is for any and all liability for personal injuries (including death), property loss or damage, and misuse of the benefits/ Prizes offered under this Contest, in connection with any activity or directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, or participation in the Contest, even if caused or contributed to by our negligence. The Participant releases ZMCL from any tax or any other statutory liability (if) applicable on the Prize, which taxes shall be borne by the Winner solely, and shall be payable in cash to ZMCL, for further payment to the relevant authority. Refusal to pay the applicable tax amount (if any) by the Winner, shall immediately lead to forfeiture of the Winner’s claim to the Prize.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

After we confirm the winner/s, we will contact the winners individually. We will also post the names of all the winners on the Channel Platforms on January 31, 2023.

PRIVACY NOTICE

All information submitted in connection with this Contest will be treated in accordance with these T&amp;Cs.

On Republic Day, WION will be organising a quiz on Instagram and Facebook. Three lucky winners will be gifted Amazon vouchers. The quiz will go live on January 26 at 6 am.

On Republic Day, WION will be organising a quiz on Instagram and Facebook. Three lucky winners will be gifted Amazon vouchers. The quiz will go live on January 26 at 6 am. Here are the terms and conditions. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Contest title ‘Republic Day Quiz’ is being organized by Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL). Please read these terms and conditions ("T&Cs") before entering the Contest. You agree that, by participating in this Contest, you will be bound by these T&Cs and you acknowledge that you satisfy all Contest eligibility requirements as provided herein below. For the purposes of these T&Cs, wherever the context so requires "You" or "Your" shall mean any natural person who is a participant in the Contest, and “ZANPL” or “Us” or “Our” or “We” shall mean Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL). ELIGIBILITY You need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria to enter the Contest: (a) You should be a citizen and legal resident of the Republic of India; (b) You have a billing address within the territory of India; and (d) You should be of age 18 years or above at the time of entry into the Contest. (e) You are not an employee of ZMCL or of any of its affiliate companies or of any of the Essel Group Companies, or the employee’s immediate family members (spouses, domestic partners, parents, grandparents, siblings, children and grandchildren). DETAILS OF THE CONTEST AND ENTRY PROCEDURE 1. This contest will commence on 26th January 2023 up till midnight of 26th January 2023 ("Contest Period"). 2. There will be 10 questions which shall be posted on the official website of WION (“Channel”) i.e., www.wionews.com and the Channel’s official media handles on Instagram and Facebook (collectively “Channel platform”). 3. The Participants intending to participate in the Contest shall be required to submit their answers on one of the Channel Platform in the manner as directed therein. Participants understand and agree that at all times, ZMCL shall have the sole discretion in determining the winning answer for each question, and the Participant waives his/her right to challenge or question or in any manner object to the validity of the winning answer. 4. Thereafter, if you answer the question of the day correctly, you will be entitled to be part of the lucky draw which will be carried out amongst participants who have answered that particular question correctly. 6. There will be a maximum of three lucky winners of the Contest, of which each will be eligible for one Amazon voucher of value INR 2000 as a prize (“Prize”). PRIZE AND PRIZE COLLECTION There are a total of 3 prizes that will be given under this contest, which will be sent to the selected winners by e-mail. PRIZE SELECTION The lucky draw for the selection of the winners will be conducted post the completion of the Contest Period, as per an internal manual process through human intervention. The Winners shall be announced on the Channel Platform on January 31, 2023. We might require the Winners to share a valid proof of identity and age in the form of a copy of their PAN Card / Driving License / Voter ID / Indian passport. A PAN card copy is mandatory. The selected Winners will automatically forfeit their claim to the Prize if they do not meet the eligibility criteria or do not comply with these T&Cs. Each Prize will be awarded "AS IS" and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). There are no cash or other prize alternatives available in whole or in part. No benefits greater than those described in the "Description of the Contest and How to Enter" section above in these T&Cs will be awarded. However, in circumstances beyond our control, we may substitute a similar alternative prize of equal value in our sole discretion. If any selected participant does not respond back to any communications sent in relation to the Contest within the time period communicated by ZANPL, or answers the Contest question incorrectly, he/she shall not be eligible to be declared winner of the Prize. ADDITIONAL TERMS We may, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and in our sole discretion, change the T&Cs or cancel the Contest at any time; or modify, terminate, or suspend the Contest. ZMCL shall not be responsible for: (a) lost, misdirected, late, incomplete, or inaccurate entries, whether caused by you, or by any technical or human error that may occur in the processing of entries; (b) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Contest; (c) any error in the operation or transmission, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries, or for technical, network, telephone, computer, hardware or software, malfunctions of any kind, or inaccurate transmission of, or failure to receive any entry information on account of technical problems or telecommunication network error. We may, in our sole discretion, disqualify any individual found to be: (a) tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest; (b) acting in violation of these T&Cs; (c) committing an act which in our opinion shall be detrimental/prejudicial to the Contest and/or the other participants of the Contest. MISCELLANEOUS The Contest is governed by the laws of India. No requests for transfer or assignment or redemption of the benefits shall be entertained. You agree that all our decisions related to the Contest are final and binding on you. Failure by ZMCL to enforce any of these T&Cs in any instance shall not be deemed to be a waiver of the T&Cs and shall not give rise to any claim by any person. The decision of ZMCL shall at all times be binding and final. These T&Cs are subject to Indian laws and the courts at Noida shall have the exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any disputes or any matter arising here from. FORCE MAJEURE This Contest is subject to force majeure circumstances including without limitation, floods, natural disasters, war, act of terror, political unrests, technical snags, act of God or any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of ZMCL ("Force Majeure Event"). ZANPL shall be not liable for any delay or adverse effect caused to the participants in the Contest including the winners as a result of a Force Majeure Event. PUBLICITY RELEASE By participating in the Contest, you give ZMCL permission to use your name, likeness, image, voice, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any pictures, photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, and the like, taken or made in relation to the Contest and any promotions, events, or contests to follow. You agree that ZMCL shall have the right to publish your saved item details for any communication, promotions, events, or contests that follow. You agree that ZMCL and/ or its affiliates have complete ownership of such pictures, etc., including the entire copyright, and may use them for any purpose. These uses include, but are not limited to illustrations, bulletins, reprints, reproductions, publications, advertisements, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium now known or later developed, including the internet. You acknowledge that you will not receive any compensation, etc. for the use of such pictures, etc., and hereby release ZMCL and/ or its affiliates and its agents and assigns from any and all claims which arise out of or are in any way connected with such use. You give your consent to ZMCL and/or its affiliates, agents and assigns to use your name and likeness to promote the Contest and any promotions, events, or contests to follow. LIABILITY RELEASE This Contest is being made purely on a "best effort" basis and participating in this Contest is voluntary. By participating in the Contest, you will be legally bound hereby, to release from liability, and hold harmless ZMCL, and any of its affiliates, employees or agents representing or related to ZMCL and its services/products. This release is for any and all liability for personal injuries (including death), property loss or damage, and misuse of the benefits/ Prizes offered under this Contest, in connection with any activity or directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, or participation in the Contest, even if caused or contributed to by our negligence. The Participant releases ZMCL from any tax or any other statutory liability (if) applicable on the Prize, which taxes shall be borne by the Winner solely, and shall be payable in cash to ZMCL, for further payment to the relevant authority. Refusal to pay the applicable tax amount (if any) by the Winner, shall immediately lead to forfeiture of the Winner’s claim to the Prize. WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT After we confirm the winner/s, we will contact the winners individually. We will also post the names of all the winners on the Channel Platforms on January 31, 2023. PRIVACY NOTICE All information submitted in connection with this Contest will be treated in accordance with these T&Cs.

Take part in WION Republic Day quiz and win prizes

From Arundhati Roy in the 1990s to Geetanjali Shree, a look at all the renowned Indian writers who were awarded the prestigious Man Booker Prize.

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Wimbledon will dish out record prize money of 40.3 million pounds ($50.5 million) and host capacity crowds for the first time in three years at this year's tennis championships.

Wimbledon to give this whopping prize money to this year’s winner

Life is full of surprises. Isn’t it? Well, a man in North Carolina state of the US won $4 million prize with the help of a fortune cookie. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Wondering how? Keep reading to unravel the mystery. &nbsp;

After having a weekly meal at a Chinese restaurant Charlotte's Red Bowl along with wife, the man, who is 60-year-old Gabriel Fierro, used the numbers in his fortune cookie to play the lottery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

And luckily, he won the prize. &nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-us-single-ticket-wins-426-million-mega-millions-jackpot-prize-whos-the-lucky-winner-448871" hreflang="en">In US, single ticket wins $426 million Mega Millions jackpot prize</a>

In a release from the North Carolina Education Lottery, Fierro, who belongs to Cornelius, said, "I don't usually play my fortune cookie numbers but I tried them on a whim." &nbsp;&nbsp;

Fierro bought a Mega Millions ticket online and added $1 to turn it into a Megaplier ticket. So, when all five white balls matched his number on January 18,&nbsp;the prize money wasn’t $1 million as it had quadrupled to become $4 million. &nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-company-t-mobile-to-sack-unvaccinated-corporate-staff-on-april-2-say-reports-448927" hreflang="en">US company T-Mobile to sack unvaccinated corporate staff on April 2, say reports</a>

His prize money became the largest win in the history of Online Play in the state, the lottery said. &nbsp;

Fierro said, "I got an email in the morning and I just stared at it dumbfounded. I took it and showed it to my wife and she thought it was an April Fool's joke or maybe a scam." &nbsp;

Fierro has received $2,840,401 after deduction of federal and state taxes. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Life is full of surprises. Isn’t it? Well, a man in North Carolina state of the US won $4 million prize with the help of a fortune cookie. Wondering how? Keep reading to unravel the mystery.

Life is full of surprises. Isn’t it? Well, a man in North Carolina state of the US won $4 million prize with the help of a fortune cookie. Wondering how? Keep reading to unravel the mystery. After having a weekly meal at a Chinese restaurant Charlotte's Red Bowl along with wife, the man, who is 60-year-old Gabriel Fierro, used the numbers in his fortune cookie to play the lottery. And luckily, he won the prize. Also Read: In US, single ticket wins $426 million Mega Millions jackpot prize In a release from the North Carolina Education Lottery, Fierro, who belongs to Cornelius, said, "I don't usually play my fortune cookie numbers but I tried them on a whim." Fierro bought a Mega Millions ticket online and added $1 to turn it into a Megaplier ticket. So, when all five white balls matched his number on January 18, the prize money wasn’t $1 million as it had quadrupled to become $4 million. Also Read: US company T-Mobile to sack unvaccinated corporate staff on April 2, say reports His prize money became the largest win in the history of Online Play in the state, the lottery said. Fierro said, "I got an email in the morning and I just stared at it dumbfounded. I took it and showed it to my wife and she thought it was an April Fool's joke or maybe a scam." Fierro has received $2,840,401 after deduction of federal and state taxes. (With inputs from agencies)

Fortune cookie helps US man win $4 million prize. Find out how

If you have the habit of ignoring junk mail, it’s the right time to rethink. Well, absolutely as a woman in the United States won a $3 million lottery prize due to a mail in the spam folder. &nbsp;&nbsp;

We aren’t kidding, it is completely true. &nbsp;

Laura Spears&nbsp;of Oakland County, Michigan state was in for a shock recently when she recently discovered the information about the prize in the mail. &nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cruise-ship-goes-off-course-docks-in-bahamas-find-out-what-happened-447026" hreflang="en">Cruise ship goes off course, docks in Bahamas. Find out what happened</a>

On the Michigan Lottery website, Spears had earlier purchased a Mega Millions ticket for the December 31, 2021. &nbsp;

The 55-year-old lucky winner matched five numbers to win $1 million and also had the Megaplier to multiply the prize by three. &nbsp;

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"I saw an ad on Facebook that the Mega Millions jackpot was getting pretty high, so I got on my account and bought a ticket. A few days later, I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder in my email account," Spears told Michigan Lottery officials. &nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-stray-bullet-claims-life-of-8-year-old-girl-in-us-find-out-how-447039" hreflang="en">Now, stray bullet claims life of 8-year-old girl in US. Find out how</a>

"That's when I saw an email from the Lottery saying I had won a prize. I couldn't believe what I was reading, so I logged in to my lottery account to confirm the message in the email. It's all still so shocking to me that I really won $3 million!" added Spears. &nbsp;

Spears, who claimed her prize last week, wants to share winnings with family and retire early. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

If you have the habit of ignoring junk mail, it’s the right time to rethink. Well, absolutely as a woman in the United States won a $3 million lottery prize due to a mail in the spam folder.

If you have the habit of ignoring junk mail, it’s the right time to rethink. Well, absolutely as a woman in the United States won a $3 million lottery prize due to a mail in the spam folder. We aren’t kidding, it is completely true. Laura Spears of Oakland County, Michigan state was in for a shock recently when she recently discovered the information about the prize in the mail. Also Read: Cruise ship goes off course, docks in Bahamas. Find out what happened On the Michigan Lottery website, Spears had earlier purchased a Mega Millions ticket for the December 31, 2021. The 55-year-old lucky winner matched five numbers to win $1 million and also had the Megaplier to multiply the prize by three. Laura Spears got the surprise of a lifetime when she checked her spam folder and realized she'd won a $3 million Mega Millions prize! ➡️ https://t.co/ZmCSxPDQR8 pic.twitter.com/HjFeLrL8kR — Michigan Lottery (@MILottery) January 21, 2022 × "I saw an ad on Facebook that the Mega Millions jackpot was getting pretty high, so I got on my account and bought a ticket. A few days later, I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder in my email account," Spears told Michigan Lottery officials. Also Read: Now, stray bullet claims life of 8-year-old girl in US. Find out how "That's when I saw an email from the Lottery saying I had won a prize. I couldn't believe what I was reading, so I logged in to my lottery account to confirm the message in the email. It's all still so shocking to me that I really won $3 million!" added Spears. Spears, who claimed her prize last week, wants to share winnings with family and retire early. (With inputs from agencies)

Hard to ignore: US woman finds $3 million lottery prize winning mail in spam folder

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