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$2 billion Powerball lottery winner Edwin Castro buys a third California mansion for $47 millionReply
When buying houses, one needs to take into account the costs of ownership ... I really don't understand the desire some people have for such ridiculously big and expensive homes, but even at those kinds of prices it's probably a good long-term investment. Of course we have no idea if he's thinking of it as an investment. We know from past posts here that a lot of people have some kind of need to have far more house than anyone needs, and it's possible that his motivation has nothing to do w
Sep 13, 2023, 2:22 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery News

Accusations of "disturbing" new claims procedures after Allwyn sends investigator to winner's homeReply
Sorry, But this story isn't about the US state lotteries. It's about why Allwyn decided to send an investigator to the winner's home for proof of identity. How did they contact her? Most older folks or seniors have heard about online/email/text scams. One could be terrified that someone coming by your residence to verify a ticket could be a scam. They could be thinking of a possible home invasion or they're coming to steal your ticket. Just sounds strange from
Mar 15, 2024, 8:52 am - LottoBux - Lottery News

Michigan man wins $286,938 Fantasy 5 lottery jackpot on first tryNews Story
Player who tries out game for the first time wins the jackpot because why not? By Kate Northrop A Michigan man experienced a bout of beginner's luck when he tried the Michigan Lottery's Fantasy 5 draw game for the first time and won a $286,938 jackpot. A Michigan lottery player won a $286,938 jackpot on his first time playing Fantasy 5. For one casual player, all it took to change his luck was trying out a new game. The 70-year-old man, who chose to remain anonymous, decided to s
May 6, 2024, 6:55 am - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan police investigate scammers who spent thousands on lottery tickets with stolen credit cardsNews Story
Scam alert for smaller lottery retailers By Kate Northrop Police are investigating credit card fraud in which scammers use stolen credit cards and credit card numbers to buy thousands of dollars' worth of lottery tickets in Michigan. Investigators identified suspects believed to have participated in a fraud ring that buys lottery tickets using stolen credit cards. Michigan police and detectives are currently investigating credit card and lottery scams occurring in Montcalm County
Dec 22, 2023, 7:06 am - Todd - Lottery News

One ticket sold in California wins $1.08 billion Powerball jackpotReply
Dude stop spouting things you know nothing about. The lottery is not a scam. So what California had two big jackpot winners recently. FYI the top 10 winning states for Powerball winners are: California is #10 on the list!!! 1. Indiana -39 2. Missouri-31 3. Minnesota-22 4. Pennsylvania-19 5. Wisconsin-19 6. Kentucky-18 7. Louisiana-17 8. Florida-16 9. Arizona-14 10. CALIFORNIA-13 11. New York-12 12. Kansas -12 13. New Hampshire-11 14. New
Jul 21, 2023, 8:43 am - winterhug - Lottery News

Michigan bill may allow lottery winners of multi-state games to remain anonymousNews Story
Michigan legislator compares revealing identities to throwing meat in a shark-infested ocean By Kate Northrop Michigan legislators are discussing a bill that would allow winners of multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions to remain anonymous when claiming their prizes. House bill 4048, sponsored by state Representative Pat Outman, is currently a hot topic, especially considering the looming $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot that has lottery players across the nation in a tic
Oct 11, 2023, 7:04 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery players to claim anonymously passes unanimously in SenateNews Story
Senator warns current laws can lead to having a target on your back By Kate Northrop A bill that would allow some lottery winners in Pennsylvania to claim prizes anonymously passed unanimously in the Senate. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that would allow lottery winners of prizes $100,000 and above to remain anonymous. Senator Lisa Baker, the bill's sponsor, said Senate Bill 373 will provide protection for players' winnings, families, and identities. Th
Sep 21, 2023, 5:58 pm - Todd - Lottery News