Alabama woman claims $80 million Powerball jackpot

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mrbg — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 08:47:18 GMT

Congrats to her

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dallascowboyfan — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 15:25:29 GMT

Congratulations Mrs Dawson.

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Bleudog101 — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 14:30:01 GMT

Thank you myturn. My Megabucks Doubler Season Ticket was nowhere to be found. Not in its normal place, tore up the drawer and there it was. Now it is tucked in with business cards like it is suppose to be. It is good to mid-August.

Alabama and Mississippi may never get lotteries. Just like Kentucky is too stupid to get casinos, we just hop on across the river to play in Indiana. A little longer drive to Ohio casinos, and they are non-smoking. My point being restrict activities in one state an... [ More ]

Comment #30

Gleno — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 12:38:27 GMT

Congrats to Alice Dawson and to the state of Alabama. They now have a new millionaire tax payer.

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myturn — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 06:42:46 GMT

Right now, all the lottery money go to 3 other state, TN. GA. FL.

Don't forget Massachusetts Lottery Megabucks Doubler. Alabamians can play the Massachusetts Lottery, it is available across the US by subscription.

Comment #28

maringoman — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:22:53 GMT

From what I've read is that you have to be a resident for at least one year before you can escape taxes of the former state. North of me is New Hampshire. It's so close that I could easily buy my tickets there and avoid the 5% income tax here should I win. But I was told to not even bother try.

For taxation purposes I wonder how they deal with dual residency of NY FL when winning ticket was bought in either state. Snowbirds spend almost 5 months in the south

Comment #27

LottoLucy — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:53:21 GMT

I know your answer is 100% correct but do you know if she could have moved to Florida and then claimed the ticket saving herself the 5% tax? When do you incur the state tax burden...when you win or when you turn in the ticket? I know it is extremely easy to establish residency in Florida.

Comment #26

rcbbuckeye — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:34:15 GMT

Hi there!

Hope you're doing well.

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maximumfun — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 06:43:08 GMT

Lovely - just lovely

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Coin Toss — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 04:45:25 GMT

Hey there justx!

I was hoping it was you!

Good to see you posting

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justxploring — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 04:13:53 GMT

That's just off of I-10. When I was in Alabama, I bought my tickets at the Flora-Bama package store on Perdido Key.

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CDanaT — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 03:18:28 GMT

Alice, Kudos and congrats for an excellent win ! Enjoy it for many years to come. Nothing wrong with a lil spiritually involved. The old deity and I have a chat about the correct #s being drawn weekly. Guess you were heard first, which is fine by me. I know my time is coming

Comment #21

geerod2001 — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 01:38:22 GMT

Did you guys know that the Puerto Rico lottery doesn't take out federal income tax.

They only have a 20% vat/state tax.

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Murgatroyd — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:21:34 GMT

The state where the prize was won - in this case, Florida - has priority for state income tax. However, Florida has no state tax on lottery prizes, so she'll end up paying Alabama's full 5% rate.

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myturn — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 23:55:37 GMT

Alice Dawson and all Alabamians can play a lottery without leaving the state.

Massachusetts Megabucks Doubler game is available across the US by subscription, over the phone.Its only $100 for a year - 2 draws a week.

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cbr$ — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:44:00 GMT

Congratulation to Alice Dawson, on her PB. win. Having a lottery in Ala. has became a major issue here lately; It starting to sound like, somebody final wake - up smell the coffee. Right now, all the lottery money go to 3 other state, TN. GA. FL. while their using their lottery to help there school's. Ala. is still in the stone age, using the telephone, bookstore etc.... to get fund or you can buy, books from selected bookstore, were the teachers has send a list of which books they need for each... [ More ]

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myturn — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:02:52 GMT

But the state of Alabama did not benefit from the revenue raised!

Alabamians are happy to support other state lotteries, it is time they were given the opportunity to raise revenue for Alabama, with a state lottery.

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maringoman — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 20:05:47 GMT

you're right and to MUSL

You know I'd rather they lower the starting jackpot but keep everything else the way it is currently. T

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user71926 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 20:01:06 GMT

Awesome Win! Congratulations! Hopefully Alabama could start their own lottery no need to cross state borders :).

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HaveABall — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:07:29 GMT

Congratulations, Alice Dawson, on your big gambling win!

Before you receive the monies, you will pay the Federal Income Taxes plus the 5% [State] Income Taxes due difference between Florida and Alabama. I believe each state would receive half of that 5%. Any comments/conformations from the www.LotteryPost.com member Tax Accountants

Comment #13

Original Bey — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:47:47 GMT

When Alabama residents witness firsthand how the lottery win transforms this woman's lifestyle will the begin clamouring for the games to come closer to home? The timing of this win is spectacular given that there is a renewed push for the state to implement lottery gaming. Will the church turn down her donations calling it ill-gotten gain? #IDoubtItSeriously

Comment #12

rcbbuckeye — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:35:53 GMT

Among other things they are probably going to change the matrix to make it harder to win a jackpot. It was supposed to happen this month but MUSL got cold feet because of the Monopoly disaster. So the target date is now around July.

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dpoly1 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:29:09 GMT

What horrible changes ..........

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maringoman — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:06:46 GMT

She got a win before the horrible changes set in. Good for her. Now if I can just do the same

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rcbbuckeye — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:00:50 GMT

Winning tic bought at State Line Gift Shop on Hwy 97 in Escambia.

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noise-gate — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:59:18 GMT

Good Win..

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haymaker — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:52:02 GMT

WTG, I guess I'll keep going to Delaware for PB and MM, not just anonymous but maybe get some out of state luck.

A quick check on Google maps shows 2 lotto stores a stone's throw from the border, wonder if she also bought

tix at Yes Lotto, just across the road and slightly closer to the border

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Saylorgirl — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:12:31 GMT

Congratulations Alice! Enjoy your winnings

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ThatScaryChick — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:15:53 GMT

Congrats to Alice Dawson on her big win

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dpoly1 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:45:58 GMT

Nice win ..........

It seems that the odds are trending with relatively smaller jackpots ..............

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Raven62 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:29:07 GMT

Let Lady Luck Smile Upon You

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hearsetrax — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:18:52 GMT

Comment #1

mypiemaster — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:26:18 GMT

Congrats and enjoy your windfall.

Alabama woman claims $80 million Powerball jackpot

Lottery Post — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:16:06 GMT

An Alabama woman has claimed her prize from the winning Powerball ticket sold in North Escambia, Florida, on April 11.

Alice Dawson, 60, of Frisco City, AL, chose to receive the $80 million annuity jackpot as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $53,440,213.76.

This is a blessing in our lives and proves that anything is possible with faith in God, said Dawson. We plan on using our winnings to help our friends, family and our church.

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