Timothy Schultz – $28 Million (1999): Working as a gas station attendant and studying part-time, Schultz experienced a vivid dream about winning the lottery just months before his $28 million win.
Neal Wanless – $232.1 Million (2009): A 23-year-old struggling rancher from South Dakota, Wanless was behind on property taxes and selling scrap metal to make ends meet.
Pearlie Mae Smith and Family – $429.6 Million (2016): The Smith family from New Jersey used their winnings to establish a foundation focused on community development, education, and neighborhood revitalization, demonstrating a commitment to giving back.
Mavis Wanczyk – $758.7 Million (2017): A hospital worker from Massachusetts, Wanczyk chose to retire early after her monumental win, focusing on personal fulfillment and family.
Lerynne West – $343.9 Million (2018): An Iowa grandmother, West used part of her winnings to establish the Callum Foundation, supporting various charitable causes, including poverty alleviation and education.
Manuel Franco – $768.4 Million (2019): A 24-year-old from Wisconsin, Franco was ecstatic upon discovering his win. He planned to pursue his dreams and help others, emphasizing the importance of financial responsibility.
Edwin Castro – $2.04 Billion (2022): Castro won the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Opting for a lump sum of $997.6 million, he invested in luxury real estate and vintage cars. Despite legal challenges over the ticket's ownership, courts ruled in his favor.
Abbas Shafii – $328.5 Million (2025): At 79, Shafii from Oregon chose a lump sum of $146.4 million after taxes. He plans to travel, invest, and donate to non-profits.
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