A California retiree went out for sugar-free popsicles, added three lottery tickets on a whim, and won $60 MILLION. His neighbors described the winner to him. It was him, and he still waited days to check his ticket. – Jack Long was a retiree living in Fontana, California. – In July 2014 he stopped at Cardenas Market for his favorite sugar-free popsicles. – He hadn't bought lottery tickets in a while. – On a whim he added three Quick Picks. Powerball, Mega Millions and SuperLotto Plus. – He said he didn't ask or care how big the jackpot was. – He went home and forgot about it until the night of the draw. – A neighbor stopped by and said the winning $60 MILLION ticket had been sold at that exact store. – Store workers had described the winner as a regular customer with a power wheelchair. – Long was a regular there, and he did use a power wheelchair. – He still didn't connect it. His words were “You never think it's me." – A few days later, a second neighbor asked about the ticket and repeated the description. – He finally checked the numbers online: 10, 53, 17, 25, 45 and Powerball 9. – "I kept looking at my ticket over and over again." – He drove straight to the Lottery office in San Bernardino to claim it. – He took the cash option of about $35.9 MILLION before federal taxes. – His first plan was cars for his two daughters. An SUV or a van, "no fancy Lexus," something economical. – He also wants to help others in need and possibly a local organization he cares about. – He said he doesn't need a new car or a new house because he likes what he has. – The store owner got a $300,000 bonus for selling the ticket. – His summary of himself: "I'm just a simple, old man." He went out for popsicles, bought three tickets on a whim, heard his neighbors describe the winner without realizing it was him, waited days to check, won $60 million, and spent the first minutes of his new life planning economical cars for his daughters.
AisarShare
Source:Show original
Disclaimer: The information on this page may have been obtained from third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of KuCoin. This content is provided for general informational purposes only, without any representation or warranty of any kind, nor shall it be construed as financial or investment advice. KuCoin shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information.
Investments in digital assets can be risky. Please carefully evaluate the risks of a product and your risk tolerance based on your own financial circumstances. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use and Risk Disclosure.