$1.3 billion Powerball winner revealed by Oregon Lottery as three people splitting jackpot

Comment #26

cottoneyedjoe — Fri, 03 May 2024 00:12:13 GMT

The other article I read was wrong and they since corrected it, so you're right, it's a 50-50 split. My bad.

Comment #25

kao1632 — Fri, 03 May 2024 00:06:50 GMT

The established, incontrovertible fact that Chao is getting only 1/3 of the jackpot strongly indicates that she paid 1/3 of the total cost of their shared tickets. '

where is this said in the text? At no point can I see the distribution stated.

the article is perfectly clear .

There was no suggestion that Chao supply the $100 to buy more tickets.. the text (as I quote once more) very explicitly says..

He purchased $200 worth of Quick Pick tickets for the April 6, 2024 drawing a... [ More ]

Comment #24

cottoneyedjoe — Thu, 02 May 2024 23:57:16 GMT

I read in another article that they are splitting it equally 3 ways. So the fact that Chao is getting only 1/3 of the jackpot strongly indicates that she paid 1/3 of the total cost of their shared tickets.

Plausibly, what happened is the husband (and wife) bought $200 worth of tickets, then later called up Chao to ask if she wanted to pitch in $100 more to buy more tickets on top of what he already purchased. That would make $300.

Comment #23

kao1632 — Thu, 02 May 2024 23:04:12 GMT

He purchased $200 worth of Quick Pick tickets for the April 6, 2024 drawing and offered to share the cost of his lottery tickets with his wife, Duanpen, 37, and his friend, Laiza Chao, 55, of Milwaukie.

Total investment was thus: $200, not $300

asked Chao if she'd like to chip in $100 with him, so she contributed that amount

Chao buys a half share (Total investment is still $200)

So 50%-50% by household (Chao gets 50%).

How the husband and wife split it is up to them, but b... [ More ]

Comment #22

Brock Lee — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:01:29 GMT

i didn't read it that way. i read it as cheng and duanpen contributed $200 and laiza contributed $100, total of $300. since laiza contributed 1/3, she gets 1/3. since cheng and duanpen contributed 2/3, they get 2/3, which they are splitting between themselves.

Comment #21

Domonico — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:06:03 GMT

I was just using that as an example. Also if they had agreed to different terms ahead of time the shares could be anything. So long as a verbal agreement can be validated or they have a written agreement, they could of split things in any proportion they had wanted. If 17 people had a lotto group and won it could be split, 20, 20, 20, 10, 10, 5, 5, with the last 10 receiving 1% each. Millions of ways to split a win if all parties agree a head of time. Like I said, just an example though. Far mor... [ More ]

Comment #20

kao1632 — Thu, 02 May 2024 05:35:03 GMT

asked Chao if she'd like to chip in $100 with him, so she contributed that amount

Total investment was $200

each household contributed $100

There would be a court case if the friend didn't get a share proportional to her investment. She invested 50% so her share should be %50

Comment #19

Domonico — Thu, 02 May 2024 05:30:21 GMT

When splitting a big lotto prize like mega millions or powerball, they can choose to split it how ever they want. Husband and wife could get 98% while giving, say a friend, 2%. Doesn't have to be an even split.

Comment #18

sdw1000 — Thu, 02 May 2024 03:23:21 GMT

the vaccine..

Comment #17

PrisonerSix — Thu, 02 May 2024 03:04:38 GMT

I had cancer when I was in my 20s and it was pretty rough. I beat it but it set me back in many ways and it took me a long time to get back on track.

I am very happy for this man as he will be able to perhaps get better treatments and regardless of what happens, his family will be well provided for.

I wish him all the best.

Comment #16

Brock Lee — Thu, 02 May 2024 01:27:44 GMT

usually people try to disguise their envy and sense of entitlement a little bit. you have chosen an alternative path.

Comment #15

JustMaybe — Thu, 02 May 2024 00:25:49 GMT

Sadly, 99.99 percent of lottery winners only prioritize their personal lives and families, and this becomes their primary challenge.

When I play the lottery, I have me in mind. I don't play for the benefit of my neighbors or society at large.

Once someone duly pays their due taxes, that's all they need to do for society - that's more than enough. They give 37% to society and more depending on the state. Honestly if that's not enought giving to society, I don't know what is.

It's the... [ More ]

Comment #14

db101 — Wed, 01 May 2024 22:44:55 GMT

A person can start a business after they secure a few things for their family. Most business fail, btw, which doesn't benefit society either. Your argument is weak.

Comment #13

JustMaybe — Wed, 01 May 2024 21:09:21 GMT

I believe in luck - both good and bad.

You get shot at in a drive by shooting - bad luck.

Your numbers are drawn in a jackpot - good luck.

Comment #12

Albert001 — Wed, 01 May 2024 21:07:22 GMT

This guy had no idea what he wanna do with that money! looks like big money for wrong person!

Why should an entrepreneur or inventor never win the lottery!

Consider this scenario: someone who had a vision for few million dollars. Suddenly, they win 400 million, and they're clueless about what to do with it!

On the other hand, entrepreneurs or inventors often struggle through numerous hurdles to secure just $10,000 in investment. With lottery winnings, they could potentially create... [ More ]

Comment #11

KY Floyd — Wed, 01 May 2024 07:33:44 GMT

I guess God allowed you to win.

Maybe he felt that he owed him something, after giving him cancer. Or maybe there is such a thing as luck, and sometimes it's bad and sometimes it's good.

Comment #10

kao1632 — Wed, 01 May 2024 06:49:38 GMT

Wild stab in the dark.

Husband and wife contributed$100 @ a nominal $50 each .. removes a lot of potential for domestic problems. Each has their own money)

Friend contributed $100 (50-50 split between households.)

Husband gets 25%

his wife gets 25%

Friend gets 50

Comment #9

cottoneyedjoe — Wed, 01 May 2024 02:44:02 GMT

So many young people getting cancer. I hope his treatment works and wish him the best.

Comment #8

sdw1000 — Wed, 01 May 2024 02:34:17 GMT

Not gonna end well for this guy...lol

If God picked his numbers'...then he proceeds to say he could get lucky again. Either you were lucky or God allowed you to win. Can't be both, buddy. And since there's no such thing as luck, I guess God allowed you to win.

Comment #7

JustMaybe — Wed, 01 May 2024 00:21:59 GMT

It really is luck.

Some people spend thousands and don't even win $4.

Not sure I would spend $200 in a single draw. That's my lottery budget for 2 months

I am happy for them it paid off.

Comment #6

THRIFTY — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:58:44 GMT

$200 Investment Turned Into $1.3 Billion Dollars.Buying multiple lottery tickets increases your chances of winning a jackpot.

Comment #5

Kandiapple — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:37:13 GMT

Congrats to him.

Comment #4

Lotterologist — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:01:27 GMT

Glad that his investment paid off for him.

Congrats

Comment #3

rcbbuckeye — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:05:44 GMT

Really happy for him and his family. Hopefully the money can/will help with treatments.

Comment #2

Bleudog101 — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:43:47 GMT

He, Wife and friend split the jackpot since they all contributed to make it a total of $200 for ticket purchases.

My friend who was recently dx with cancer has his port in the same location as his. It goes directly into the right atrium and 'flutters' so fibrin (clotting) may not occur. One round, 96 hours worth of chemotherapy over with. four weeks=repeat.

Comment #1

ShagE3 — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:15:47 GMT

Great story

Congratulations

Good health to you

QUES: I don't understand exactly how it's being split 3 ways when two of the three are a married couple, someone explain if you think you know the answer.

$1.3 billion Powerball winner revealed by Oregon Lottery as three people splitting jackpot

Lottery Post — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:56:51 GMT

Endearing and humble Laos native is one of three jackpot winners

Includes video report

By Kate Northrop

The Oregon Lottery revealed the identity of the winner for the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot at a press conference Monday, which turned out to be three people sharing one winning ticket.

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