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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | PA couple claims $149M Mega Millions jackpot Mega Millions: PA couple claims $149M Mega Millions jackpot4.84 Rating:By Todd Northrop PITTSBURGH — The Pennsylvania couple who bought a winning Mega Millions lottery ticket in May has finally come forward to claim the jackpot. The ticket was sold three months ago in White Oak and is worth $149 million. Carl Szott and his wife claimed their prize at the Pennsylvania Lottery Headquarters. Their ticket was the first Mega Millions winner ever in the state of Pennsylvania. Yesterday they got a check for $87 million. "It's really surreal," said Szott. "We are really excited to be able to spend more time with our children and grandchildren." "It's overwhelming," he continued. "And we're just going to move forward and hopefully things won't change that much for us. Although we understand it will, but we'd like to keep our lives as quiet as possible." The winning ticket was sold at the White Oak Gas and Grocery. The winning numbers for the May 20 drawing were 10, 40, 63, 64, and 69, with Mega Ball number 7. The jackpot started growing in early April and rolled over 12 times. Szott had a choice of a $149 million annuity or nearly $87 million in cash, less 25 percent federal withholding. Szott bought the ticket at White Oak Gas & Grocery in White Oak, near Pittsburgh. The store will get a $100,000 bonus for selling the ticket.  (Click to display full-size in gallery)
Lottery Post Staff 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. 27 comments. Last comment 2 years ago by . Oklahoma United States Member #82391 November 12, 2009 6281 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 29, 2014, 4:18 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulation Mr/Mrs. Carl Szott.... | | |
Texas United States Member #82092 November 5, 2009 70 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 29, 2014, 5:10 pm - IP Logged | |
So many people are winning lately and it seems it will be a while b4 any lottery hit $200M. New Casinos are taking over! | | |
Idaho United States Member #56506 November 21, 2007 6537 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 29, 2014, 6:11 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats, to the lucky winners. "No one remembers the person who almost climbed the mountain, only the person who eventually gets to the top." | | |
Happy California United States Member #157856 August 2, 2014 1395 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 29, 2014, 6:32 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats, to the lucky winners.  also, was it a quick pick ?
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Bay Area - California United States Member #136477 December 12, 2012 3780 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 29, 2014, 6:49 pm - IP Logged | |
So many people are winning lately and it seems it will be a while b4 any lottery hit $200M. New Casinos are taking over! That's Right- If " so many people are winning lately" as you put it, well more power to them. People are playing to WIN, and any reasonable lottery player should be prepared to win ANY amount. I have never heard of any winner say " I feel sick to my stomach- why? Because l know I won $120 mil but l wish l did not, I was hoping it would roll over to $140 mil and then win it all !" | | |
New York, NY United States Member #156554 June 22, 2014 23 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 29, 2014, 8:19 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations!!! Yay to first PA winner!!! MORE TO COME PA!!! ''He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much.''~Elbert Hubbart "Our patience will achieve more than our force."~Edmund Burke | | |
USA United States Member #152799 February 25, 2014 1030 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 29, 2014, 8:50 pm - IP Logged | |
Three months to put their financial/estate planning in order. I have a strong feeling this money will bring them much happiness while providing financial security for their children and grandchildren. Congrats to the lucky couple and kudos for taking the time to get their priorities in order prior to coming forward. | | |
United States Member #72448 March 18, 2009 1217 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 29, 2014, 9:39 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations Szotts, on your big Mega Millions lottery jackpot win!  It is encouraging to see the claim was in both of your names. I'm looking forward to receiving more details about your tickets purchase history and numbers choice/quick pick computer generateds. Having several millions of dollars in my financial accounts means receiving several valuable services each day! 
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Columbus, Ohio United States Member #128906 June 5, 2012 588 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 29, 2014, 10:00 pm - IP Logged | |
I wonder why people feel the need to say their life won't change, lol... of course it changes, no more dead end job, travel and true financial freedom | | |
Texas Panhandle United States Member #136843 December 20, 2012 1041 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 29, 2014, 11:24 pm - IP Logged | |
Three months to put their financial/estate planning in order. I have a strong feeling this money will bring them much happiness while providing financial security for their children and grandchildren. Congrats to the lucky couple and kudos for taking the time to get their priorities in order prior to coming forward. That was my first thought. I'd love to see the statistics for people who took that length of time to claim and those who claimed within a much shorter amount of time, comparing them several years later - who still has the bulk of their fortune and who does not. I'm positive there's a definite correlation. | | |
TX United States Member #121193 January 4, 2012 1637 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 30, 2014, 7:57 am - IP Logged | |
Three months to put their financial/estate planning in order. I have a strong feeling this money will bring them much happiness while providing financial security for their children and grandchildren. Congrats to the lucky couple and kudos for taking the time to get their priorities in order prior to coming forward. Yes Dr1, I have to completely agree....Looks like age and perhaps wisdom may have prevailed for these winners. Time will be the judge of that in the years to come. Kudos to them and their choices....Roughly $52 million and change after Uncle Sam's full cut. Set up the family with half of that. Maybe a few million to various charities. Get all your toys, house(s) bought. should leave you with about $20 Million ....... Get a nice lil 3-4% return each year after...$600-800K.....Yeah, I think I could manage with that quite nicely.  | | |
Indiana United States Member #129225 June 13, 2012 541 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 30, 2014, 8:07 am - IP Logged | |
Congratulations to the winners! | | |
u$a United States Member #106665 February 22, 2011 19062 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 30, 2014, 8:15 am - IP Logged | |
Congratulations to you BOTH Spend Wisely | | |
u$a United States Member #106665 February 22, 2011 19062 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 30, 2014, 8:16 am - IP Logged | |
That's Right- If " so many people are winning lately" as you put it, well more power to them. People are playing to WIN, and any reasonable lottery player should be prepared to win ANY amount. I have never heard of any winner say " I feel sick to my stomach- why? Because l know I won $120 mil but l wish l did not, I was hoping it would roll over to $140 mil and then win it all !" 
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