Winning the lottery is a life-changing experience, and stories of lottery winners often capture the imagination of readers. Here are some of the most inspiring lottery win stories from recent years.
In 2018, a small-town gas station clerk from Wisconsin named Manuel Franco became an overnight millionaire when he won the $768 million Powerball jackpot. He said he plans to donate some of his winnings to charity, while using the rest to help his family.
In 2019, a couple from Rhode Island won the $100 million Mega Millions jackpot. They chose to remain anonymous, but donated $2.5 million of their winnings to local charities.
In 2020, a group of 11 coworkers from Michigan became instant millionaires when they won the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. They chose to take the cash option of the prize, splitting the $477 million evenly among themselves.
In 2021, a man from New Jersey won the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. He chose to remain anonymous, but said he plans to use some of his winnings to invest in his community.
These inspiring lottery win stories prove that it can happen to anyone. With a little bit of luck, you could be the next big lottery winner!
