There are countless ways to lose money, but without a doubt this case is one of the most striking.
The poweball lottery has made millionaires in the US since 1980.
A player from Ohio the opportunity to win 138 million dollars was lost in the Powerball Lottery due to one of the most unusual errors. He forgot to claim the prize, a fundamental requirement to collect the money, so he was not able to access those millions despite having the winning ticket.
According to information provided by the Ohio Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at the Walmart located in Huber Heights on July 3, 2024. The ticket contained the numbers 2, 26, 33, 55, 57, with the Powerball 22. Yes If the player had chosen the cash payment option, he would have gone home with US$65.8 million.
Edwin Castro
Why the man lost 138 million dollars
The combination of numbers made the man have the enormous fortune of winning 138 million dollars, of which he could have taken 65.8 million dollars home if he decided to collect them in a single payment, and if he had come forward to claim the prize, which for some reason he didn’t do.
lAfter 180 days, the waiting period passed and the prize expired. Therefore, through a statement, the Ohio Lottery explained that the jackpot would be added to the State’s unclaimed prize fund. These resources are usually destined to improve education. The State will retain approximately 1.9 million dollars.
The biggest Powerball winner in history
At the end of 2022, the historical cumulative amount climbed to US$2,040 million and had a winner in California: Edwin Castro. However, José Rivera denounced him for having stolen his ticket, but after a long court battle, Edwin was able to win the trial and collect the billion-dollar prize.
Source: Ambito
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