The first of the three recent, half a billion dollar lottery drawing has come forward. Marie Holmes, a 26-year-old mother of four, won a third of the $564 million drawing. Check the report below for the details on the win as well as this weekend’s new lottery drawing totals.
Holmes spoke with NBC News Affiliate WECT in North Carolina, telling her story:
"I thought I was going to have a heart attack when I saw the ticket and checked it."
NBC News goes on to report that Holmes is planning “to give to her church, buy a new house and set up college funds for the kids.”
Marie Holmes has the option to chose between either $188 million over 30 years or the $127 million lump sum, pre taxes.
What would option would you choose? What would you do with $188 million dollars? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
The winners in Texas and Puerto Rico have yet to come forward. The new Powerball lottery jackpot total has reached $40 million for this Saturday’s game.
The Powerball lottery website does warn players not to go crazy, begging:
“Lottery games are just that -- games. Lottery games are designed to be enjoyable entertainment for adults, and for the vast majority of lottery players, that's exactly what they are. Multi-State Lottery members sell lottery tickets for the benefits of their citizens, raising millions of dollars for worthy causes and projects.
“The Multi-State Lottery Association encourages all lottery players to be responsible in their amount of play. Never spend more than you can afford on any lottery product. Please remember, it's just a game.”
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