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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Fla. Powerball winner claims $73.8M lottery jackpot Powerball: Fla. Powerball winner claims $73.8M lottery jackpot52 Rating:Hollywood woman, 35, claims prize from July 10 drawing TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Lottery announced on Friday that the $73.8 million jackpot from the July 10 Powerball drawing has been claimed. Elizabeth Choras-Hanna, 35, of Hollywood, was the lucky winner. Lottery officials said she will receive a one-time, lump-sum payment for the winnings in the amount of $38,929,055.11. Choras-Hanna is an out-of-work medical assistant. Lottery officials said her twin sister Alexandra, a firefighter and paramedic, and Alexandra's husband, a retired firefighter, accompanied her to claim the prize. The three said they plan to share the money, officials said. "We always go grocery shopping at Publix together, and before we leave, we buy one Florida Lotto and one Powerball Quick Pick ticket," Choras-Hanna said. "Alexandra's husband was out of town, so we decided to pick out a DVD from the movie rental box, and while we were waiting for the movie, I went to buy the tickets. The next day, I went to another Publix and had them check my tickets and discovered our ticket was the jackpot-winner." When asked why they waited three weeks before coming forward to claim their prize, they said they wanted to get their affairs in order first. The winning ticket was sold at the Publix at 11977 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. The Florida Lottery retailer received a bonus commission of $40,000 for selling the jackpot-winning ticket, officials said. WPBF We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 15 comments. Last comment 3 years ago by . Pennsylvania United States Member #74607 May 2, 2009 13874 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 3, 2010, 10:40 am - IP Logged | |
Wow, one ticket and a quick pick too. Very nice! | | |
Kentucky United States Member #60530 April 3, 2008 1370 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 3, 2010, 12:51 pm - IP Logged | |
I wonder if the people that pay the tax on their winnings get a tax refund when it's tax time? beaudad " I don't have a gambling problem, I have a problem winning!" | | |
Texas United States Member #92358 June 5, 2010 642 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 3, 2010, 2:11 pm - IP Logged | |
Sound like good people, good for them. And with one ticket, I bet people who spend a load on each drawing would be upset. | | |
Massachusetts United States Member #79325 August 21, 2009 317 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 3, 2010, 2:20 pm - IP Logged | |
Must be nice. Thats why I atleast bet atleast $1 for each powerball and mega millions drawing. I know somebody has to win and it might be me. | | |
Idaho United States Member #56982 November 21, 2007 3939 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 3, 2010, 3:18 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats to Mrs. Choras-Hanna on her win! "No one remembers the person who almost climbed the mountain, only the person who eventually gets to the top."
ThatScaryChick | | |
Patras,Achaia,Greece Greece Member #91359 May 15, 2010 42 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 3, 2010, 4:49 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats use the money wisely and please help the poor and unprivileged | | |
Atlanta, GA United States Member #1288 March 13, 2003 3316 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 3, 2010, 4:58 pm - IP Logged | |
"Choras-Hanna is an out-of-work medical assistant. ......... The three said they plan to share the money, officials said." Congratulations to all of them! 
 Good luck to everyone!
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Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12405 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 3, 2010, 5:23 pm - IP Logged | |
She obviously hasn't been told how stupid it is to play Quick Picks. Poor soul, she's probably too high strung. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 776 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 3, 2010, 5:45 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations four sharring Powerball jackpot, lump-sum winners!!! Woo hoo, after paying the additional 34.9% federal (no state taxes, lucky, lucky!) taxes that leaves apx. $25.3 million dollars for you to share (probably 1/4th each)! Also, it is great that of the four faithful player winners that only Alexandra needs to quit her commitment to an employer. Yep, an apx. $6,347,350 NET, each is a wonderful sum of monies to thrill in for decades! 
Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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Dallas, TX United States Member #60771 April 12, 2008 3857 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 3, 2010, 11:03 pm - IP Logged | |
The tax is a killer. Too high. Other than that, congrats to the winner!! | | |
California United States Member #81456 October 7, 2009 91 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 4, 2010, 12:27 am - IP Logged | |
I wonder if the people that pay the tax on their winnings get a tax refund when it's tax time? beaudad Typically the lotto officials will initially deduct about 25% or more of the lotto winnings. The lotto winner will then be required to pay the rest come tax time. So yes, there usually is a hefty tax bill the lotto winner must pay on or before next April 15. | | |
California United States Member #81456 October 7, 2009 91 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 4, 2010, 12:31 am - IP Logged | |
Must be nice. Thats why I atleast bet atleast $1 for each powerball and mega millions drawing. I know somebody has to win and it might be me. It would be nice if I could buy Powerball lotto tickets when the jackpot is above $200M. Unfortunately, because I'm in California, I am unable to. | | |
United States United States Member #68752 December 16, 2008 168 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 4, 2010, 1:55 am - IP Logged | |
Congrats to the winners.........I hear yah CAL-LottoPlayer.......... "Wait eagerly for the Lord, and keep to the way; God wil raise you to possess the land; you will gloat when the wicked are cut off". Psalms 37:34 | | |
PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1280 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 4, 2010, 11:18 am - IP Logged | |
Wow, nice win ......... I think that it is nice that an unemployed person won ! I hope that a very nice disabled person is the first Mega Millions Jackpot Winner from Pennsylvania ! (shhhhhhhhhhh ..... me) There would be much less info revealed .......... name and town ........ and disabled status ........ NO MO !  Don't Tread On Us !
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