When it comes to lottery win stories, few stories stand out more than the story of Mavis Wanczyk. On August 23, 2017, Mavis Wanczyk, a 53-year-old mother of two from Chicopee, Massachusetts, won the single largest Powerball jackpot in history. She won a whopping $758.7 million, which was the largest single-ticket prize ever awarded in the US.
Mavis chose the cash option of $480 million, which after taxes totaled $336 million. She chose to take the money in a lump sum instead of annuity payments, which would have most likely been a much larger payout in the long run. Regardless, Mavis was still able to take home an insane amount of money.
In an interview with the media, Mavis said that her first move was to quit her job as a hospital worker where she had worked for over 32 years. She also bought a new house and a few new cars. She also plans to use the money to start a charity that will help people in need.
Mavis Wanczyk’s story is one of the most incredible lottery win stories in history. It’s an inspiring tale of how one lucky individual can become a multi-millionaire overnight.
