$75 million Powerball lottery jackpot claimed by N.C. prison guard

Comment #20

Franklassgirl30 — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:28:12 GMT

Congrats Jackie!!!!

U have put North Carolina on the map big time.

Can't wait till it's my turn.

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Kylottoplayer — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:51:12 GMT

Now Jackie should drive back to VA again and play Mega Millions $150 Million jackpot for tomorrow night

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ambelamba — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:37:52 GMT

Yeah...She definitely looks tough as nail.

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justxploring — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:48:19 GMT

True, bambini. The jackpots are always shown as the annuity amount that is guaranteed after 30 years. Taxes in NC are high (7 or 8%) so I estimated closer to $21M, but initially most lotteries take out anywhere from 25-28% and then the winner is responsible for any additional Federal income tax depending upon deductions.

However, I'd take that far cry any day. I will jump up and down for joy if I ever end up taking home 1/10 of $24M. As a single Mom, I am sure she's not complaining.... [ More ]

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kandi44 — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:35:11 GMT

congrats to the alston family the window of heaven has open

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bambini — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:45:06 GMT

I just read that after taxes, she will walk away with 24 million, that is a far cry from 75 million.

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dumars798 — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:18:57 GMT

W T G

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bingolady — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:40:23 GMT

YOU GO GIRL... DO YOU BOO! Please keep the hounds back...

You will be surprised by all the men who will suddenly be in love with you.. (your money)

Much success to you and yours.. now go out and buy yourself something pretty!

Take care

Comment #12

tg636 — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:55:25 GMT

If she's as smart and sensible as she sounds we won't see her name in the news again.

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konane — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 01:09:40 GMT

Congratulations to a very sensible lady .... WTG, good for her and her family

Comment #10

DoubleDown — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:42:40 GMT

I have my own numbers too.

You are certainly not crazy JXP...

I was glad to see 2 things from this story:

1: Sensibility from a winner

2: Not a quik pik

...DD

Comment #9

chasingadream — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 21:13:44 GMT

she seems like she is tough as nails when she wants to be. I don't think that she will get into any trouble . She worked for 15YRS!!!!!! as a prison guard........ I mean that just screams DONT MESS WITH ME OR I'LL PUT YOU IN THE HOLE FOR A WEEK.....lol

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justxploring — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 20:12:03 GMT

Regarding her photo in the news, I don't think she had a choice. We live in a crazy world. However, there are many people who have a lot more than $36 million. After state fed taxes she will probably end up with about $21M. If she's been a smart, tough lady for years, I'm guessing she'll do just fine. Good luck to her and her family!

Just wanted to add:

She said the numbers represented the ages of children in her family.

I've been using a similiar method for years and... [ More ]

Comment #7

Ladyluck2005 — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:50:07 GMT

Congrats to her. Its good to see that she thought about things before jumping in claiming her prize.

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OldSchoolPa — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:34:31 GMT

I have always wondered if jackpot winners continue to seek advice and investment guidance from their current financial professional or if they upgrade/replace their advisory team. Although some of my clients have won big in other areas, none have won any lottery jackpots. Despite that, I still enjoy working with what people term the middle class as it is satisfying to see people become financially independent without even winning something like the lottery or a major lawsuit.

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halinjer$ey — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:50:26 GMT

Hello, everyone! Been in the background now for over 4 years, and decided to come out of the closet (a figure of speech).

I have enjoyed your posts, and just maybe, I might add some of my own, although I am a man of few words. Hal

PS-As all of you are, I am waiting and hoping to hit the BIG ONE, just like Jackie Alston

Comment #4

wizeguy — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:13:08 GMT

Congrats Miss Alston. It looks like you took the time to get all your ducks in a row. I hope the money will allow you to follow your dreams

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NBey6 — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:12:39 GMT

Congrats Ms. Alston!!!!

We look forward to you not being in the news regarding this anymore unless it's something positive! Don't be like some of the ones that win and we know them by name because of all the nonsense.

Comment #2

delS — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:48:32 GMT

I hope the best for her. I hope she moves away. Particularly because of her former employment, she needs to move as far away as possible or she could end up in tragic circumstances. So far so good.

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liberal47 — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:09:05 GMT

A very sensible woman. As a former prison guard she must know she is now a target for a lot of her former clients. Looks like she is taking it slow and easy, and not making a lot of frenzied moves. I still, as a former guard would not have put my face out there, but I'm sure her family will keep her grounded and vigilant.

$75 million Powerball lottery jackpot claimed by N.C. prison guard

Lottery Post — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:49:41 GMT

For more than two months, Jackie Alston quietly celebrated her winning Powerball ticket, quitting her job at a state prison and then putting together a team of financial advisers.

The 38-year-old single mom was ready to take the party public sort of on Friday when she stepped forward to claim her $74.5 million prize.

Alston appeared briefly at a news conference to discuss her win and smile for the cameras before pulling away in a stretch Ford Excursion limousine.

She wouldn't say wh... [ More ]