Officially, no claim on Powerball jackpot

Reply #5

Chewie — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:20:15 GMT

Maybe people in the ABC story is still in shock. They obviously failed to plan anything farther then a cup of coffee each morning. I gotta wonder what their private business is. I hope it has nothing to do with Homeland Security.

Reply #4

bellyache — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:05:16 GMT

I think the guy who claimed the ticket, has the winning ticket. I mean, he would be stupid to say he has the ticket just to get his 15 minutes. He would look like a moron doing that.

Reply #3

Todd — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:53:54 GMT

The story was reported by ABC News, in an exclusive interview with the supposed winner. Powerball must maintain a strict line of nobopdy has claimed the jackpot , until the winner officially claims the prize.

Reply #2

CASH Only — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 15:30:45 GMT

I don't see the winner(s) waiting weeks to come forward. I also think that when they claim, they'll decide on lump sum.

Reply #1

sirbrad — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 04:05:31 GMT

Huh? So the story was all a lie? That would suck if no one ever claimed it, as the jackpot may as well continued on. Unless the winners are just waiting a few weeks before claiming it officially.

Officially, no claim on Powerball jackpot

NightTrain1234 — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 03:42:07 GMT

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