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Mar 4, 2004, 4:30 am (6 comments)
It's been 12 days since the single winning ticket for the $239 million Mega Millions lottery was announced, but no one has claimed the jackpot.
Officials of the 11-state Mega Millions lottery say the winning ticket was sold Feb. 20 at the Red Apple convenience store in Stephens City, Va., the Washington Post reported Wednesday.
Penelope Kyle, executive director of the Virginia Lottery, said two mysterious "lawyers" called her office to say they represented the winner but they both have vanished.
Other than that, nothing has been heard from the ticket owner or owners.
Meanwhile, a news release from Kyle's office reads: "What can a person do with $239 million? Build a new lane in each direction on Interstate 95 from Newington to the Occoquan River ($68 million) and then drive on it with a fleet of 469 Rolls Royce Corniche Convertibles ($363,990 each)."
"We're running out of things to say," Kyle said of the releases they have put out daily.
By Virginia law, the winner has 180 days to claim the money.
UPI
It truly is 'The Waiti
Maybe the winner is playing a low profile to let the excitement die down before claiming prize to avoid too many pleas.
Maybe the Winner doesn't know he won,lost the ticket or in jail.
Maybe old Jack Whittaker should have used this strategy.
I just hope whoever this someone is didn't lose that ticket. That would be a truly once in a lifetime opportunity frittered away.
With the big one like this,I wonder who could left the ticket at home (or whereever) that long.It's not a smart move. Really no idea!!!!!
This was the drawing that lottery officials rushed to NY to make an "dvent" out of and many, including myself were very skeptical of why.
The conspiracy theorists had a field day with it, and lo and behold......over 3 weeks go by and no one comes forward yet.
When I buy a ticket I know where it is and I assure you I will not wait 3 weeks if I win. A week maybe, but not 3.......
DD