S.D. couple claim Powerball lottery jackpot

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Just6ntlc — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 17:18:47 GMT

I'm glad that they took lump sum as usual. Hope they don't have problems later in life.

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libra926 — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 22:29:57 GMT

HAPPY WEDNESDAY....CASH N'CARRY....

'In early 2005 there were consecutive losers who chose annuity. Actually one let the 60-day clock expire. The two winners led to PB changing the annuity to graduated payments later in the year.'

That just goes to show, that the winnner, really didn't need the prize in the fst place, or they stashed the ticket away and contracted amnesia.

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SassyOhio — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 15:37:13 GMT

Congrats , This is one Awesome and Funny story LMAO But I would have to say that for over 38 mill I WOULDNT WORRY ABOUT CATCHING NO DAMN FISH LMAOOOOOOO BUt good luck with your good fortune now lets see it come my way

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CASH Only — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 15:10:42 GMT

In early 2005 there were consecutive losers who chose annuity. Actually one let the 60-day clock expire. The two winners led to PB changing the annuity to graduated payments later in the year.

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DoubleDown — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 14:20:00 GMT

I'm glad they chose lump sum, as it is much smarter...

BTW- when is the last time a JP winner took annuity

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bellyache — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:45:14 GMT

I would avoid a big conference too. Congrats to them

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loves2lotto — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:18:26 GMT

I wouldn't have done a big press conference either. I would have waited just like they did to claim my ticket.

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libra926 — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 23:04:24 GMT

6/6/2006

And, that is wonderful...many congrats to them on winning...and doing so without all the' fan fair.' Too much publicity is only trouble. Who needs that??

'Lingle said the Multistate Lottery Association was asked to wire the money, which first goes to the state treasurer and then the Nguyens'

Of course, the greedy State Treasurer..comptroller of the treasury, gets the first check...lololol..but I agree pay all taxes pronto...get that over with, let the Financail consultant put t... [ More ]

S.D. couple claim Powerball lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 22:34:50 GMT

Beating 1-in-146 million odds to become South Dakota's latest multimillionaires, Pierre couple Lan Bill Nguyen and his wife, Tina, stepped forward Tuesday with the winning ticket for a nearly $117 million Powerball lottery jackpot.

The couple declined to participate in the usual news conference that large jackpot winners attend to answer reporters' questions and be photographed with a blown-up replica of their check.

Norm Lingle, executive director of the South Dakota Lottery, said the N... [ More ]