Includes video report
JAMAICA, Queens — A Staten Island, New York, man came forward Thursday to officially claim a $245.6 million Powerball jackpot.
Nandlall Mangal, 42, was the sole winner of the August 11 drawing.
Mangal said he purchases his tickets when the jackpots reach $100 million.
"I was grocery shopping and knew the Powerball jackpot was big," he said. "I decided that was a good time to buy my tickets."
Mangal purchased a $6 Quick Pick ticket for that night's drawing and left it on his kitchen table.
"The ticket sat on my kitchen table for a week because I was out of town," he said. "I checked the website when I got back and was surprised that I won the jackpot."
Staten Island's newest multi-millionaire claimed his prize in the form of a trust. On behalf of The Sea & Sand Trust, he has chosen to receive his Powerball prize as a one-time lump sum payment totaling $99,321,975 after taxes.
"Shocking," he said. "Right now, I just plan to relax and see where it goes from there."
Mangal did say he plans to use a portion of his winnings to travel.
"I've always wanted to go to Hawaii," he said.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Stop & Shop on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. He claimed his prize at Resorts World Casino in Queens.
Mangal is the 91st New York Lottery player to claim a prize totaling $1 million or more this year.
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Thanks to Raven62 for the tip.
Congrats NM on your Jackpot Win!: Enjoy your new found wealth!
I would take the two girls next to him. Heck, he could be the next Dan Bilzerian. Except no drugs or anything. I like his interview.
Congrats Nandlall !!!!! Have a fantastic stress free life young man.
Wins on Aug 11th, 1 week of not knowing he won, 6 weeks of getting his trust together, takes the lump sum.... pretty smart
Another simple random Quick Pick wins big...
He left the ticket on his kitchen table for a week while he was out of town!
He was lucky he wasn't broken into during that time. Easy grab for a thief. I keep my tickets safe. Jeez, $100million, that's a real nice win. That should last him his whole life time. It would me.
I agree with you. Everybody whoever is on social media especially Facebook will learn that lesson
Congratulations Nandlall Mangal!! I believe that his lawyer standing behind him is Jason Kurland. The famous lottery lawyer. Money well spent on legal advice and general lottery info.
I checked my records and found that the Cash Lump Sum that a Californian would have won was $93,000,000.00 California does not charge State taxes on lottery winnings. New York has the highest taxes on lottery winnings. According to USAMEGA N.Y. State = 8.82% City = 3.876% Yonkers = 3.23%
Yes, if you have the travel bug and the means to do it than why not.
HE TURNED A $6 INVESTMENT INTO $245.6 MILLION.THE LOTTERY HAS BEATEN THE AMERICAN DREAM.
Most everyone who wins the jackpot, has a fantastic story to tell, as to how they " discovered " that they had won the jackpot.Some stories are better than others.. for instance!
So,you purchase your tickets " because the jackpot is Big " & then leave them on the table for a week. The other doozy that comes to mind is: Having the winning ticket used in a Christmas tree decoration...until it was check. I " wish" LP compiled a list of " Strange tales involving winning lottery tickets"- what a read, that would be...
Congrats to Nandlall! Did it right w/ lawyers, trust, taking time to claim and such. Also, can't forget being surrounded by beautiful women!
I'm happy that he took the cash value option jackpot!
That’s gonna be me’ the next Powerball or Mega Millions winner here in the tri-state area of New York and New Jersey.
lucky dude. I would take that girl next to him on a 2 month long Hawaii vacation.