N.J. couple claims $70M Powerball jackpot

Comment #36

haymaker — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:03:06 GMT

now this idiot needs to get lucky just 70 miles south of them,

i got tix for the states 6/49 game @ 10.6 mil.

i think these winners play same game,

but instead won a game w/ much higher odds than state game.

Comment #35

ecnirP — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:46:38 GMT

Idiots. The Powerball jackpot was a third the size of the Mega Millions, a ticket cost twice as much as a Mega Millions, and the odds of winning are now the same as Mega Millions. What kind of idiots buy Powerball lottery tickets in that situation?

Oh yeah, people who won $70M doing it.

Idiots.

Comment #34

golfer1960 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:22:09 GMT

Hey Gym, I think you could keep yourself anonymous if you let your attorney form a trust for you and then let your attorney claim the money on behalf of the trust. The attorney faces the media instead of you. I've heard people on this forum and other legal sites recommend it.

Lottery officials and the IRS would know the true identity of the person behind the trust (they do a social security number sweep to see if you owe back taxes or child support). But the media would not know the person be... [ More ]

Comment #33

GYM RICE — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:05:47 GMT

In some cases, not coming forward can make it a lot more difficult for yourself. When no one comes forward or does it secretely, this can create more of a firestorm. Many people are jealous of lotto winners. Neighbors and even family members. And with this day and age with the amount of media happening 24/7, its almost impossible to go from rags to riches and not have anyone notice. Sure you should tell almost no one when you hit big. But some PR people will tell you to do a press release and ke... [ More ]

Comment #32

desert — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:51:27 GMT

Buying $1000 worth of tickets, by any means, will not increase any odds of winning the JP.

You either have the drawn numbers or you don't.

Comment #31

golfer1960 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:46:27 GMT

Yes congrats to the winners. I live in the same town as the winners and since I work in Little Silver (where they bought their tickets and that is where I buy my tickets at 7-11), I thought my ship had come in but it hasn't. Maybe one of these days.

When I do win: I'd buy a house (don't own one yet), trade in my 2002 car for a new one, share some with my family and loved ones, go on a golf vacation with my buddies, go to Hawaii with my girlfriend, go to Disney with my daughter and siblings, t... [ More ]

Comment #30

sully16 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:58:47 GMT

Congrats to the lucky winners, enjoy

Comment #29

Jill34786 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:03:58 GMT

Just validates that $1000 in tickets isn't needed

Comment #28

rad242 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:41:43 GMT

This has been a point I have been trying to make for a week now. Yeah, it's kool to chase $363m but one maybe two individuals at best will claim that big jackpot. I have not given up on the Powerball as an option. If they maintain this trend, Lady Luck will make her rounds to a lot more of us this year

Comment #27

dpoly1 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:45:13 GMT

Nice win. I hope that they have hobbies, because you need something to occupy your time.

Best wishes to them

Comment #26

THRIFTY — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:30:28 GMT

PLAYING THE LOTTERY IS A WIN/LOSE SITUATION NO MATTER HOW MANY TICKETS WE BUY.

Comment #25

THRIFTY — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:18:00 GMT

Yes she did. The winner was a beautiful lady from WESTCHESTER New York. They had pictures and videos of the winning ticket online. She spent $8 for a 4 lines powerball Quick Pick Ticket and the winning combination was on the first line. Do not ask me why she spent $8 on a ticket for 4 lines instead of spending $10 for a 5 lines ticket, even though she and her husband were spending $10 weekly on MM and PB.

Playing the lottery is WIN or LOSE situation no matter how many tickets we buy. She b... [ More ]

Comment #24

THRIFTY — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:07:59 GMT

Yes, I meant to say that it had tickets sales from both matrices. 3 powerball jackpots of $70M New York, $60M Rhode Island, and $70M New Jersey had been won with the new game matrix. I feel that powerball has made more millionaires the way they promised.

Comment #23

RedStang — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:52:52 GMT

Really, a 2$ ticket.

Comment #22

Lucky SOB — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:33:25 GMT

if i cant win i hope some in delaware does

Comment #21

C0w Pi3 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:31:18 GMT

next JP about 70 miles south and across the river in Delaware

Comment #20

Lucky SOB — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:14:59 GMT

i bet there hoping the mm jackpot will take away some of the attention they'll soon recive. bad move coming forward with no real plan but hey im not the won so best of luck.

Comment #19

Jill34786 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:53:18 GMT

Didn't realize the winner from the Feb 25 drawing came forward. Thanks for the update.

Comment #18

meetoo — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:42:17 GMT

Congradulations! Wishing you wisdom to do well with it and use it wisely.

Comment #17

Piaceri — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:28:34 GMT

Congrats to the winners! $70m is just as good as $363m in my book. Both are more than I have, and both would make life so much easier (not simpler, but easier). I'm still playing the PB at $2/ticket.

Comment #16

keepitreal — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:19:18 GMT

I through Todd won because the winner won in N.J and Todd from there. I think he play the lottery for 8 years. Then I found out it was not him.

Comment #15

DisplacedLurker — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:46:12 GMT

If I recall correctly, for the 336M Powerball jackpot, the first week or two had the original $1 dollar play, but as the jackpot kept going on, it eventually reached the date where it became $2 per play. I'd say the ticket sales were a combination of both matrixes since they were both in effect with that particular jackpot.

Anyway, I'm so happy for these guys! Only eight years of playing and they won, wow! Not too shabby. I hope they use their money wisely and live healthy and prosperous live... [ More ]

Comment #14

Simba774 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:45:36 GMT

Tomorrow will be my lucky day.

Comment #13

THRIFTY — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:20:32 GMT

$70M, $60M, $70M had been won since the new game matrix went in effect. The $336M jackpot does not count since it had ticket sales from the old game matrix. Powerball is generating more jackpot winners than mega millions. Good Luck.

Comment #12

CajunWin4 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:17:09 GMT

Congrats to them !! They should have formed a blind trust and get a financial advisor just to start off right . Now the have to worry about every so many issues .

Comment #11

Guru101 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:09:05 GMT

I'm gonna buy a PB ticket when it gets to $70M. lol

Comment #10

mediabrat — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:08:16 GMT

Some states mandate it. They claim it gives all players confidence that real people are winning the jackpots.

I've always wondered what would happen if you lived in one of those states and refused to do the dog and pony show. Would they force you to forfeit the prize

Comment #9

dallascowboyfan — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:02:50 GMT

Congrats to the winners......

Comment #8

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:55:22 GMT

The 2/25/2012 $70M PB jackpot was won with an $8 Quick Pick Ticket. The winning combination was on the first line of the 4 lines ticket. Powerball is generating more jackpots winners than Mega millions since the new game matrix went in effect.

Playing the lottery is a Win or Lose situation no matter how many tickets we buy. They spent $2 for a ticket and won $70M.

Comment #7

VenomV12 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:29:06 GMT

8 years in for $70 million, not bad.

Congratulations.

Comment #6

maximumfun — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:24:58 GMT

Congrats to the winners. I hope that the money allows them to expand their happiness and that they stay together to weather the future as one.

Comment #5

kyokushin187 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:07:06 GMT

I always wonded why do you have to give a press conference and why people do it? I would have waited and formed a trust. now they have to worry about all the unwanted press. boy i tell ya the media are diseased vultures for story. to bad for the mm winners.bring on the circus. I would have waited.

Comment #4

haymaker — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:01:20 GMT

next JP about 70 miles to their south.

Comment #3

maringoman — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:51:04 GMT

This is so nice. They will be able to retire young and be able to devote time, resources and energy to whatever they love to do.

I have not played powerball since they hiked the price to $2 but judging by the rate the JP is being hit I think I will return.

Comment #2

bigboy90000 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:15:08 GMT

That will be me Wednesday morning

Comment #1

mightwin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:14:38 GMT

Congrats to them.......with that win powerballs average jackpot won is lowered yet again

N.J. couple claims $70M Powerball jackpot

Lottery Post — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:56:08 GMT

'Can't win it if you're not in it'

Tomorrow is Celeste Tamburello's 15-year anniversary at her job. It's also the day the new millionaire will put in her two weeks notice.

After buying a lottery ticket every week for the past eight years, Tamburello and her husband, Joseph, discovered Saturday night they bought the winning ticket to a $70 million Powerball jackpot.

Since they chose the lump sum option, the Tinton Falls, New Jersey, couple will take home $41.5 million before taxes.

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