24-year-old single Michigan mom wins $66 million lottery

Comment #66

user71926 — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 01:04:21 GMT

Such a lovely smile too!!! :) Now go and help out some poor folks too :D

Comment #65

THRIFTY — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:44:40 GMT

$1 investment turned into $66 Million.

Comment #64

numberpulse — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:45:44 GMT

In response to her last sentence,I think people will start treating her differently. And maybe not in a good way either.

I hope she will be careful.

Comment #63

One-Day — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 04:34:17 GMT

Lighten up man. Don't take things so seriously. Snap out of your bad mood and keep playing.

Comment #62

sandia — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:53:20 GMT

Nice, lucky girl, at 24 she has a lot in life ahead for her. She has so many choices, pursue a college degree if she wants to, buy a franchise to be her money maker, start a modest business. She is so young and the future looks bright. I wish I had such a windfall when I was her age but hey, it is not too late, I am a bit older than her and I would gratefully jump for joy with such a gift, if I were in her place.

Well, good luck to us all. There is the MegaMillions draw tonight and mayb... [ More ]

Comment #61

shadowlady — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:30:29 GMT

We can hope that she manages to hold on to the money, and use it wisely to take care of the kid.

Comment #60

sully16 — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 12:04:16 GMT

I would say yes, sounds like she wants to try.

Comment #59

TNPATL — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:29:54 GMT

Congratulations. Now change your phone number, because long lost cousins will come out of the woodwork

Comment #58

Toronto — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 19:56:04 GMT

We? What do you mean 'we

Comment #57

brees2012 — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 19:53:18 GMT

Just found out someone in my old town won One million dollars in Illinois ......

why he/she didn't play one more dollar to win $2 million dollar ......8/2/2014

Comment #56

Goteki54 — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 00:34:05 GMT

He can say We Won all he wants, but typically it's not we more so then it is she . Since they aren't married. I don't think he's eligible for half the money. Now the question is, will she have him sign a prenup or will she ever agree to marrying him knowing that if they divorce, it's splitsville in more ways then one.

Comment #55

mypiemaster — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 18:28:51 GMT

Her boyfriend of three years, Billy Bartlett, 26, said she came barreling home at 100 m.p.h. and screamed, We won!

The boyfriend is no fool. WE WON means 50/50 if you try to pull a fast one.

Comment #54

mypiemaster — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 18:22:59 GMT

Money is power, like alcohol, it can be very intoxicating. You can use it as a tool to do a lot of good, or you can use it as a weapon to do a lot of evil, and even destroy yourself. Just keep in mind that there is a very fine line between a tool and a weapon, and both can be interchangeable depending on one's intentions.

Comment #53

mypiemaster — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 18:08:36 GMT

Reading these threads, might actually help her avoid being a victim, to some of the plights, that befall the uninformed lottery jackpot winners. It's education LP STYLE.

Comment #52

IPlayWeekly — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 15:19:11 GMT

Most people have less tan 10k liquid in a bank account at the age of 65, so your logic isn't valid. This money handeled correctly may possibly last 2 generations.

Comment #51

plumsage — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 14:05:14 GMT

Congrats girl, congrats Michigan. Enjoy yourself

Comment #50

Abril10 — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 13:50:51 GMT

When is a $27 million isn't a whole lot of money.....You must have a government job.

Comment #49

helpmewin — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 10:58:13 GMT

you guys are so funny poor Kelsey i hope she never reads these threads

Comment #48

jjtheprince — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 02:43:50 GMT

I gotta give her congrats on this one. I like seeing younger people and single moms win.

I hope she realizes that at 24, $27 million isn't a whole lot of $ when it has to last you for the rest of your life.

Comment #47

noise-gate — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 02:25:56 GMT

She may surprise us all MPM- don't rain on her parade, not all 24 year olds are idiots with money.

Comment #46

noise-gate — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 02:16:29 GMT

This is a discussion forum One-Day, so get used to disappointment . You come across as a concerned citizen... but l hate giving bad news

Comment #45

mypiemaster — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 01:27:58 GMT

Giving a 24yr old $27M cash, is like giving a 5yr old, a loaded gun and a fifth of Jack. Sooner or later, something is gonna get blasted. She needs all the help she can get from real financial professionals.

Comment #44

LottoMetro — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 01:17:48 GMT

To my knowledge Michigan doesn't do/recognize common law marriage so this wouldn't apply. Even if they did it's not a community property state so he probably wouldn't get much if any of the winnings.

Comment #43

One-Day — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 01:01:43 GMT

Each one of you disappoints me. How come this thread hasn't turned very negative yet is beyond me. Let's talk about Common Law marriage. Does the boyfriend have those emails and recorded statements to back up his Common Law claim back on their neck of the woods? Can he claim part of the loot after three years together? That's a coming! That year off I'm sure has been getting on somebody's nerves.

Comment #42

noise-gate — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 00:34:08 GMT

Hitch this to my post above..

Comment #41

noise-gate — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 00:32:18 GMT

Drenick1- l posted that with tongue in cheek .

That's him in the background showing affection for their child and that's all good.

Be well.

Comment #40

SergeM — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 22:10:02 GMT

27 millions and the check says 66 millions.

In x years the money is worth half due to inflation.

Comment #39

Shelby Mustang — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 21:14:27 GMT

I dont think she'll have any problems folks. She seems to love that little baby and he's gonna be the most spoiled little boy in the world now and now she get to do what every working mom would love to do.....spend all her time raising her kid and not worry about how to pay for college and life in general. I really love to see single mothers win the lottery

Comment #38

helpmewin — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 20:50:56 GMT

That's what I'm thinking also Friends and Family it could happen so fast by all the things she's already saying

Comment #37

helpmewin — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 20:45:47 GMT

Congratulations Kelsey Zachow Spend Wisely

Comment #36

Goteki54 — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 16:11:54 GMT

Buying toys like Mustangs and houses is good. But her first mature priority would be to hire a financial adviser and to set up a plan and budget. Go a little crazy after the priorities are set. I've read so many stories of winners who won far more then her and due to their immaturity just spent it all.

Comment #35

Litebets27 — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 15:09:55 GMT

Good advice.

Congratulations Kelsey.

Just beware of people who want to spend your money for you.

You can lose friends by giving and/or not giving. It's a funny situation.

Those you give to sometimes forget you gave or want more.

Those you don't give to will hate you.

But, I hope you don't have friends or RELATIVES like this.

Comment #34

RedStang — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 14:27:05 GMT

Smart move for her age. I didn't know what the lottery was in my twentys.

Comment #33

CDanaT — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 14:13:27 GMT

Kelsey...crongrats to you and your family...enjoy your many years of wealth and prosperity !!!

While I am sure she has to give up a few more millions to Uncle Sam, she should still have at least 20 million left. Invest 90% wisely take 10% to purchase home and toys....Live comfortably off the 3-5% interest and enjoy your time with your children.

Another quick pick wins again..I LIIIIIIKE IT

Comment #32

Nodda4me — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 14:12:27 GMT

So she is single.. and has a boyfriend?

HMM interesting

Comment #31

dallascowboyfan — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 13:08:00 GMT

Congratulation Kelsey....

Comment #30

Drenick1 — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 13:07:22 GMT

Good eye! $27 million was the same amount David Edwards received after taxes. Hi annuity share of the $295 million jackpot which was split 4 ways was over $74 million with the cash value being over $41 million before taxes.

Comment #29

Drenick1 — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 13:04:35 GMT

They have been dating for 3 years and have a child together so unless their relationship was extremely stressful to begin with I would see no reason she would dump him.

Comment #28

Tialuvslotto — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:55:26 GMT

I believe that is the same amount that David Lee Edwards won, so I guess the answer to your question is Yes. You can.

Comment #27

Saylorgirl — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:36:33 GMT

Congratulations, Ms. Zachow! May you enjoy life and your new found riches

Comment #26

helpmewin — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 04:32:30 GMT

I wonder if you could go broke with 27 Million

Comment #25

helpmewin — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 04:29:55 GMT

Comment #24

TheGameGrl — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 04:08:53 GMT

Its often said that the person should get the Spending bug out of their system so they can sit down and concentrate on what to do with the excess funds. Nothing wrong with doing a spending splurge. She might well need all those things. She is at the material phase of life...which some folks don't grow out of ....

With having a child, she will need to step up and be even more responsible.

She deserves good supportive people, may she have that thru life.

Not a fan of her comment now peop... [ More ]

Comment #23

sully16 — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 03:28:49 GMT

Congrats to her, sounds like she's ready to spend , enjoy.

Comment #22

helpmewin — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:37:18 GMT

Comment #21

bluetung1 — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:41:54 GMT

Plenty sharks circling as well. Good luck to you and your family Miss.

Comment #20

Todd — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:26:00 GMT

Comment #19

noise-gate — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:17:04 GMT

if she invests wisely- she will be fine, it's gonna take a lot of will power to say No to all the so called friends that will come calling, and calling they will especially those who will say they have fond memories of sharing a lunch or two in kindergarten .

Comment #18

noise-gate — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:11:04 GMT

She can always Dump the boyfriend- that's an option, right

Comment #17

Arrowhead — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 23:55:36 GMT

It's true that between the boyfriend angle and stuff like this --- Next Monday, she said, she'll probably shop for an SUV. Then it's off to get an electric-blue Mustang GT convertible with dual exhaust and leather seats ---this story could have 'legs'.

Again, hoping she keeps the spending under control and provides for that son, first and foremost. It's a great age to win, providing you do it the right way.

Comment #16

rock_nc — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 23:28:44 GMT

Guess the odds was with her! What 1 in 259 million!! Lucky girl, congrats! spend it wisely

Comment #15

dpoly1 — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:48:49 GMT

Nice win, but way too young to stop working completely.

IMHO

Comment #14

noise-gate — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:48:18 GMT

....because sooner or later folks are going to ask for ridiculous icons that would make no sense.No point in going down that slippery slope, yours does have some merit though....

I could see it being used for a story here where this guy drove around for two months with winning tickets mingled with trash on the backseat of his vehicle

* I added trash because he said he had not cleaned his vehicle for two months....ergo- trash on backseat.

Comment #13

pickone4me — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:25:51 GMT

Face Palm! didn't know she had the winning $66-million Mega Millions lottery ticket , chalk up another way to win. Why is there no face palm icon on here

Comment #12

Win$500Quick — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 21:37:50 GMT

Congrats to the lucky winner. Zachow said she has spent $5 every Tuesday and Friday for five years on the lottery. This why you have to be in it to win. She never got frustrated and quit playing, even though she never won more than $50. I remember the couple on TLCML who said she played for 8 years and never won more than $17 and she continued to play. They won $105 million on a quick pick.

Comment #11

Babes333 — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:04:52 GMT

Great SET FOR LIFE WIN!!! I also use the same stratedy a get my tickets twice a week and with my numbers and the quick picks ...

I call it God and Angel picks because they might know something I don't :)))

Have fun creating an amazing life...for her a yearly annunity would be a great choice it will protect her from naive/ Love/ Men/ Life mistakes until she comes into her OWN

Comment #10

mypiemaster — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 19:47:57 GMT

She sure has a long list of things to buy. I have a sneaky suspicion that she forgot to mention the most important one.....a new boyfriend. She is now, the most eligible 24yr old in her town. Every creep with a sperm count will want a piece of that windfall. The boyfriend will now have to seriously man-up or chance fumbling her away. I hope somebody helps her keep those things in perspective. Congrats to her and her family.

Comment #9

SammyJoe10 — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:17:11 GMT

Congrats

Comment #8

maringoman — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:51:36 GMT

She's been spendin $5 every Tuesday and Friday for the last 5 years. Luck was involved, but you also have to agree that she's also worked extra hard to win this. Congratulations Kelsey

Comment #7

Piaceri — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:49:39 GMT

Congrats on the big win! Woo

Comment #6

ThatScaryChick — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:46:08 GMT

Congrats to Kelsey on her big win

Comment #5

noise-gate — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:41:46 GMT

- Simply awesome Kelsey, enjoy your new found wealth and don't forget to investment Child, think F U T U R E

Comment #4

Arrowhead — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:35:42 GMT

Young and many years to enjoy her JP. That's terrific.

But don't go super-crazy on the spending. The younger you win, the more planning you'll need.

And, ASAP...take care of your son and little brother first thing with trusts that should last their lifetimes.

Comment #3

dr65 — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:17:16 GMT

Nice to see a quick pick win again.

WTG to her!

If I win and they ask me what I'll do with it, I'll say spend it. I won't get specific and mention how I'm going

to help everyone...I won't do that anyway. I think at any interview, the less you say, the better off you are.

It's a mistake to come off as giving and big hearted, there are too many vultures out there who aren't afraid

to ask for a buck.

Be careful winner, you have a long way to go.

Comment #2

haymaker — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:13:00 GMT

WTG.

4 of her regular lines and an easy pick...the easy pick is the winner

Comment #1

Kee12 — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:10:08 GMT

Congratulations, young lady. What an awesome win

24-year-old single Michigan mom wins $66 million lottery

Lottery Post — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:58:24 GMT

Friday the 13th was a mega lucky day for Kelsey Zachow.

But for 11 days, the 24-year-old Port Huron resident didn't know she had the winning $66-million Mega Millions lottery ticket purchased June 13 at Sonny's Mart in Mt. Clemens in her purse.

On June 24, the Mt. Clemens native and twice weekly lottery player checked her tickets at a gas station near her home. The clerk kept telling her, You won big.

I jumped in my car and locked the door. I couldn't breathe, Zachow said Thursday at... [ More ]