Winner unwraps the perfect present on Christmas Day
By Kate Northrop
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Powerball lottery ticket ended up being the best present under the Christmas tree for one Washington D.C. woman, who won $2 million from the ticket gifted to her by her husband.
A Washington D.C. woman won $2 million on a Powerball lottery ticket that she received as a gift from her husband on Christmas Day.
Pamela V. rang in the new year with a $2 million winning Powerball ticket in-hand thanks to her husband's Christmas present to her. He had waited all month to give it to her, having purchased it at the Capitol Hill Safeway on 14th Street SE in early December.
Despite having bought it for the Powerball drawing on Sat., Dec. 2, 2023, they didn't find out whether it was a winner until the moment Pamela received it. It was a surprise for both of them.
"We are elated to find out we won, it's life-changing," Pamela told the DC Lottery. "We have kids in college, so this will definitely help with college tuition."
The couple said they'd like to save a majority of the prize to have some security for the future, but that doesn't mean they won't enjoy it at least a little. In a bid to spend some quality family time together, a fun trip to the Caribbean might be in order.
"We are thrilled to welcome Pamela as the newest member of the DC Lottery Millionaire's Club," Lottery Executive Director Frank Suarez said in a press release. "It's an exciting time for her and her family, and this win is also a boost to local business."
The retailer that sold the winning ticket will receive a $10,000 commission from the Lottery.
Pamela's ticket, which contained two Quick Pick plays, matched all five white ball numbers — 28, 35, 41, 47. And 60 — to win the game's second-tier prize of $1 million. Since the ticket had the Power Play option added for an extra dollar, the prize was doubled to $2 million.
Had they also matched the Powerball number 3, they would have won the nearly $400 million jackpot. The jackpot had eventually grown to $842.4 million to be won by one lucky winner in Michigan on the New Year's Day drawing.
The Powerball jackpot currently stands at $60 million for the next drawing on Wed., Jan. 10 at 10:59 pm Eastern Time.
Powerball is played in 45 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Tickets cost $2 each.
Powerball lottery results are published within minutes of the drawing at USA Mega (www.usamega.com). The USA Mega Web site provides lottery players in-depth information about the United States's two biggest multi-state lottery games, Mega Millions and Powerball.
Great story! I hope the lucky couple enjoy the cash!
Husband be like "Wait a minute, I think I got mixed up with the presents, that was meant for me, I had gotten you a pick 3" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
May they enjoy the financial boost - waiting for my lucky break 💪
A wonderful feel good story. He's a keeper!
may they enjoy they enjoy the short lived boost in thar finances
Congrats to the Winners!
and to a Future that just got a little bit easier!
She deserved to win just being brave enough to buy a ticket in SE DC. Lol. And they played the multiplier.
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
Its sucks.They could win more if they play Mega Millions that up to*5
Want a good laugh? Look up Megamillions last night state of California. The dismal payout to the two match five winners will make you cringe.
Wow. You are greedy. $2 million even before taxes is life changing for people. If it isn't, they didn't need the money anyway.
Do YOU actually live in SE Washington DC. If not how do you know how safe it is? Just like any state in the U.S. there are nicer areas than others.
Lol I have worked in DC many years and we all are quite familiar with SE DC. SE has the highest crime rate. I have known people who lived there and they even say they have to be extra careful. And with the exploding crime in DC, it is even worse. An ok few blocks in SE does not change the facts.
"Behind every great fortune lies a great crime." --- Honore de Balzac
Why did Jesus say that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God? (Matthew 19:24, the King James version)
Only the WISEST of people can understand.