Wisconsin man, 24, claims $768.4M Powerball lottery jackpot

Comment #55

gy65 — Fri, 03 May 2019 18:24:02 GMT

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heather28 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 18:31:30 GMT

The local news here in Wisconsin reported that he worked at Target.

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Rman313 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:36:43 GMT

That's right! Then I won't have anything to say will I

Comment #52

Stack47 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:16:04 GMT

What are you going to do when all jackpot winners get anonymity and you'll have nothing to comment negatively on

Comment #51

Rman313 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 21:54:43 GMT

I don't care what Warren Buffet does! I already have a flashy car and will have more flashy cars when I win

Comment #50

noise-gate — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 02:51:55 GMT

Maybe he did get a haircut. You know those days when you go to the barber* if you have hair, and say just a little off the top. Others may comment later and say when are you going to have your hair cut? and you respond, l just did! That's what you looking at kid.

Comment #49

zephbe — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:04:56 GMT

You want him to look like what someone who isn't a multi-millionaire thinks multi-millionaires look like is that right? Do you want Warren Buffett to live in a mansion and drive a flashy car

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Rman313 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:49:32 GMT

THATS DOPE

Comment #47

mikeintexas — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:16:02 GMT

I would need a codpiece for that.

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benjibanks — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:15:38 GMT

When I win, I will pull up to the press conference suited and booted with a blond on one side and a redhead on the other, a champagne bottle in one hand and a cigar in the other.

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KY Floyd — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:15:37 GMT

Some people need a disguise to hide their insecurities, and some don't.

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Stack47 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:51:23 GMT

Dress any way you want or better yet don't attend if your state allows anonymity. Reading this jackpot envy nonsense should be the number one reason to promote anonymous jackpot winners.

Comment #43

Stack47 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:44:13 GMT

When you said lies I thought about another billionaire.

Comment #42

Stack47 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:40:30 GMT

Found an interesting article in the Green Bay Press Gazette from four years ago.

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Rman313 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:35:11 GMT

If I do decide to show my face at my press conference I will be clean and SHARRRP as a tack BABY

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Rman313 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:28:23 GMT

I will

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Rman313 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:26:13 GMT

I doesn't matter! It's on the way!!! WOW!! What a feeling that would be

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Rman313 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:22:41 GMT

Like I said!! He is a MULTIMILLIONIARE!! GO get a hair cut. He doesn't have to look like a bum anymore.

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Rman313 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:16:28 GMT

Yeah ok

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Murgatroyd — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:07:04 GMT

He's now rich enough that he will never again need to dress to impress.

Comment #35

JoeBigLotto — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:20:58 GMT

The cash option was a big mistake. If you listen to him he said he wanted annuity but thoes blood sucking lawyers and financial advisors told him lump sum. If i win like him i will fire all attorneys and fire all financial advisors and i will take annuity i don't need more money or some clowns telling me how to spend my money bulls....

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music* — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:05:28 GMT

Each State is unique in it's laws. Wisconsin laws may protect him or her.

Co-habitation can become expensive after a lottery win.

Artist77, I agree with your written statement. Will this end up in Court

Comment #33

Artist77 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:57:24 GMT

If they are living together and sharing household expenses, she may already be entitled to half.

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Redd55 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:06:57 GMT

He has yet to receive a dime of that money.

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Original Bey — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:04:07 GMT

I believe him when he says he knows how to say no. He exercised that skill most eloquently in fielding those probing questions from the press.

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noise-gate — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:19:14 GMT

Gee: There was once a Billionaire by the name of Steve Jobs who wore jeans a turtle neck sweater on national tv at work,l don t recall anyone ever asking him why he didn t wear clothes that exemplified him being a billionaire. Come to think of it, Zuckerberg loves T shirts jeans as well, another billionaire. It s not the clothes that make a man, it s what lies within.

Comment #29

Bleudog101 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:43:38 GMT

Didn't pay attention, nor cared with what he wore. I paid attention to this mature gentleman who won a boatload of money and kept his cool the whole time.

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CDanaT — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:30:32 GMT

Welllllllllllll, I wouldn't be too harsh on the young man about his manner of dress. It could be what he feels comfortable in and his current lifestyle. Perhaps his Atty suggested that he come to the press conference in the attire that makes him feel the most at ease..Besides, how he spoke and reacted to questions gave us much more insight about this young man, than a shirt and pair of pants.

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HiFi — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:11:40 GMT

lol. when you win, show us how to dress.

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Rman313 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:05:42 GMT

When I win I will not be looking like bum on national tv! This guy is a MULTIMILLIONAIRE! Look like one

Comment #25

Redd55 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:51:58 GMT

Thanks, Saylorgirl Meaty

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music* — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:35:31 GMT

reddog. Not only, My Lottery Dream Home but maybe a new How the Lottery Changed My Life .

I wish Mr. Franco much success when he buys cars, homes, clothing. How soon will he make up his mind and set anchor? He did mention that he wants to travel the World.

I am a bit of a JERK, Jealous, Envious, Resentful, and a Killjoy.

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TheMeatman2005 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:50:16 GMT

Congrats on the win.

The story says he checked the 10 tickets he bought, but I think he only bought 5 tickets...$10 worth, not 10 tickets.

Comment #22

reddog — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:39:53 GMT

I'm sure the producers of the 'My Lottery Dream Home' will be trying to get in touch with him.

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Saylorgirl — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:03:01 GMT

I had read that he checked the ones he bought with his girlfriend first and there was no winners. He then checked the 10 tickets he bought after work and the winner was the last ticket.

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sully16 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:17:23 GMT

Awesome, enjoy Franco.

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cottoneyedjoe — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:25:29 GMT

Nice to see a really young person win one of these huge jackpots for a change, instead of the usual post-50. No offense to the old farts, I am one myself.

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Redd55 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:37:00 GMT

Thanks

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weshar75 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:30:30 GMT

The winner came out of five he bought I think that is what the story said.-weshar75

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Redd55 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:08:07 GMT

HoW many tickets did he buy all together

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music* — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:16:39 GMT

He better remember to create a Prenuptual agreement with her or anyone else.

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benjibanks — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:53:07 GMT

Music*, I bet she is waiting for just the right moment to pop the question.

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music* — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:39:27 GMT

Manuel Franco said, As long as he did not tell anyone that he had the winning ticket than they did not know . Manuel kept quiet and helped himself. I think he told trusted family and friends.

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music* — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:53:31 GMT

Congratulations to Manuel Franco. He is beginning his new life with money and his Attorney Andrew Stoltman. Will his girlfriend have a future with Manuel

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Groppo — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:52:57 GMT

.

Yeah, I don't know man, I don't know . . .

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welington — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:16:18 GMT

Cool congrats another young guy wins. He saids that the ticket he bought with his girlfriend and checked together not a winner. But one of his 10 tickets he checked was the winner. This guy should do well ,seems smart with a good head on his shoulders

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Stack47 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:37:20 GMT

Franco felt so lucky, he looked into the camera at the counter and pondered winking at it. In the end, he did not.

I like this guy! And he really had some fun at the press conference.

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Artist77 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:20:20 GMT

Congratulations! And what a very polished individual who seems comfortable on camera. I think he would do well in anything.

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noise-gate — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:39:31 GMT

For just a brief moment, l thought Winone4me actually won that jackpot. Wrong guy.

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zephbe — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:31:00 GMT

Way to go! Congratulations

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bgs$lotto — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 20:57:23 GMT

I agree! Sounds like a nice enough guy with a good head on his shoulders--I wish him the best

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gy65 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 20:48:44 GMT

Proposed Wisconsin Lottery Privacy Act.

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Bleudog101 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 20:00:53 GMT

Thanks Todd for posting.

Wonder what he does (or did?) for work?

Wisconsin moving up in its ratings for selling winning Powerball tickets; Indiana better watch out or they'll lose their #1 berth

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CDanaT — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:51:58 GMT

Congrats Franco !! Pretty good job on the Press Conference as well, for a 24 year old. Good to hear that you listened to the people that are close to you about the cash option. Have a wonderful life young man

Comment #1

benjibanks — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:29:47 GMT

Congratulations to Franco! Good to see a young guy win.

Wisconsin man, 24, claims $768.4M Powerball lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:04:48 GMT

Includes video report

The winner of a Powerball lottery ticket worth $768.4 million has been revealed. He is 24-year-old Manuel Franco of West Allis.

Franco spoke at length with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, April 23 describing in detail the day he had purchased the tickets that led to this big win. Franco said he left work around 2 p.m. on March 27 and went to the Speedway in New Berlin a few minutes later. He bought $10 worth of individual Powerball tickets.

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