Have you ever heard of someone winning the lottery and thought to yourself, “That could never happen to me”? Well, these five unbelievable lottery wins will leave you speechless and make you believe that anything is possible.
Mavis Wanczyk – $758.7 Million Powerball Jackpot In 2017, Mavis Wanczyk from Massachusetts won the Powerball jackpot of $758.7 million, making her the largest single lottery winner in U.S. history. She quit her job and planned to use her winnings to retire comfortably and travel the world.
Gloria MacKenzie – $590.5 Million Powerball Jackpot Gloria MacKenzie from Florida was the sole winner of the $590.5 million Powerball jackpot in 2013. She was 84 years old at the time and decided to take the lump sum payout of $370.8 million. She gave some of her winnings to her family and donated to charity.
John and Lisa Robinson – $528.8 Million Powerball Jackpot In 2016, John and Lisa Robinson from Tennessee were one of three winners who split the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot. They took the lump sum payout of $327.8 million and used some of their winnings to pay off debts, buy new cars, and go on vacation.
Richard Lustig – 7-Time Lottery Winner Richard Lustig from Florida has won the lottery seven times, including a $98,000 payout from scratch-off tickets and a $842,152.91 grand prize from the Mega Money game. He claims that his wins are due to a strategy he developed, which he outlined in his book, “Learn How to Increase Your Chances of Winning the Lottery.”
Pedro Quezada – $338 Million Powerball Jackpot In 2013, Pedro Quezada from New Jersey won the $338 million Powerball jackpot. He had purchased the winning ticket at a liquor store and claimed his prize a few days later. He used some of his winnings to pay off his debts and buy a new car, but continued to work at his bodega.
These lottery wins prove that anything is possible, and it’s always worth taking a chance on a ticket. Who knows, you might just be the next big winner! But remember to gamble responsibly and within your means.