Long Island waitress wins $21.5M Lotto jackpot

Comment #16

butterflykt — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:43:15 GMT

It's time to move on now for peace of mind

Comment #15

myturn — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 03:46:58 GMT

It is good that she would like to continue to work. However, when the win is made public continuing to work in the same job in much harder when everyone knows you have won. People will treat her differently. Every conversation will end, it's alright for you, you won the lottery . After she hears that a zillion times, she may decide it's time to move on.

Comment #14

myturn — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 03:40:41 GMT

Congratulations to her! It's great as she needs the money. I still wonder about splashing her name and photograph all over the media. She will be pestered by people asking if they can borrow some money. I hope she is strong enough to say no . I hope she gets independent professional advice, otherwise, in a few years, we may be reading how is broke and back to square one again.

Comment #13

joshuacloak — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:33:11 GMT

single mother of three young boys, aka news alert to all adult man who are single and like kids,

their a massive One on the loose in long island area , get your fishing poles and go for it!, all joking aside, glad to see Irish single mom win it for her kids,

thro i would not be shocked if males start leaving their cards aka their phone Number with a tip LOL when she works rofl

hopeful she puts a lot of it in long term investments and has that kind of wealth for the rest of her life, te... [ More ]

Comment #12

Rowen — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:43:02 GMT

Luck of the Irish folks

Comment #11

freeobama — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:45:54 GMT

U.S.A the place where dreams come true

Comment #10

fwlawrence — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:56:08 GMT

I wonder how many years she would have to work in order to make that amount in tips.

Comment #9

spaconbe2 — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:22:56 GMT

She's lying. She's not gonna stay at her job. who would do it. C'mon

Comment #8

dphillips — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:41:12 GMT

So, she wants to stay on the job, but will she have the peace of mind? Customers and possible jealous co-workers will be looking at her with envy or hate. If I were Patricia, I would get out or, if possible, by the place. Money is nice to have but if you don't have peace of mind, then having money can be detrimental to your health.

Comment #7

zerxfi — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:20:23 GMT

good thing ny isn't a community property state. it would suck if she had to share her winnings with some estranged ex-con husband she never took the time to legally divorce.

Comment #6

dpoly1 — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:38:05 GMT

Congrats to Patricia!

I am sure that she has been struggling. It is so very expensive to live on Long Island.

I am looking for my big win tonite

Comment #5

savagegoose — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:32:02 GMT

i m guessing she stays working there as long as it takes her boss to say no you cant have time off to go visit your mum in ireland

nice win sounds like a real battler. if she doesnt have financial sense, hope she gets some decent advice.

Comment #4

kalikgirl — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:27:33 GMT

Wow Congratulations to Patricia on your winnings!

I gather from the story that you are a well grounded individual, you shall do well and keep a level head about your winnings.

I like the idea that you will continue to work also.

all the Best,

Kalikgirl

Comment #3

PERDUE — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:23:21 GMT

Congratulations to Ms. Patricia Eisel.

I wish nothing but the best for you and your sons.

Enjoy your windfall.

Comment #2

sully16 — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:15:09 GMT

Congratulations Patricia, This is a great story,

Comment #1

dallascowboyfan — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:48:25 GMT

Congratulations to the winner

Long Island waitress wins $21.5M Lotto jackpot

Lottery Post — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:39:27 GMT

Luck was on the menu.

A struggling Long Island waitress and single mother of three young boys who hails from Ireland scored a $21.5 million Lotto jackpot, New York Lottery officials announced yesterday.

After opting for a lump-sum payout of nearly $12 million, Patricia Eisel, 40, will take home a cool $8 million after taxes to fill her barren bank account.

The beaming immigrant, who barely made ends meet toiling at The Saloon in Long Beach for the past nine years, said her worrisome sta... [ More ]