POWERBALL WINNER VERY PRIVATE

Chandler presented her Powerball jackpot winning ticket for validation at Pennsylvania’s Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County. The jackpot amounted to $131.5 million although officials said that Chandler had elected to take the $77,412,904.72 cash option, after the federal government taxes of 25% were deducted. She also asked for privacy.

Mario Scarnici won $448.4 million in August 2013 and also requested privacy, even unwilling to attened the celebratory press event for his Powerball jackpot.

BEER STORE EARNS $100K BONUS FOR SELLING THE WINNING TICKET

The ticket containing the winning Powerball numbers was bought from Federal Beer on the corner of 15th and Federal Streets in Point Breeze. Chandler’s workplace, a non-profit organisation called Programs Employing People, is close by and Chandler has reportedly left her own job.

Much like John Brands who won $96.5 million with his wife Susan in March 2014 and left his job as a civil engineer straight away.

Gary Patel, manager of the Federal Beer, was delighted Patricia chose to play Powerball at his store which earned a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

ADDITIONAL WINNERS

Another ticket won its owner $2 million for matching five numbers in the Powerball draw, and a further three won $1 million for matching five numbers.

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