- Mavis Wanczyk – In August 2017, Mavis Wanczyk won the largest single lottery jackpot in U.S. history, worth $758.7 million. She was a hospital worker from Massachusetts and said she had already quit her job after winning the lottery.
- Gloria MacKenzie – In May 2013, Gloria MacKenzie won a $590.5 million Powerball jackpot, which was at the time the largest jackpot ever won by a single person. She was an 84-year-old woman from Florida and took the lump sum payment of $370.9 million.
- Richard Lustig – Richard Lustig was a man who claimed to have won the lottery seven times, with a total winnings of more than $1 million. He wrote a book on his winning strategies and became a popular figure in the lottery world.
- Jack Whittaker – In 2002, Jack Whittaker won a $314.9 million Powerball jackpot, which was at the time the largest jackpot ever won by a single ticket holder. However, his life was plagued by tragedy and misfortune after winning the lottery, including the deaths of his granddaughter and daughter.
- Shane Missler – In January 2018, 20-year-old Shane Missler won a $451 million Mega Millions jackpot. He chose to take the lump sum payment of $281.2 million and said he planned to use the money to help his family and pursue his passions.
These are just a few examples of people who have won huge sums of money in the lottery, which has changed their lives forever. However, it’s worth noting that winning the lottery can also come with its own set of challenges and difficulties, and many winners struggle to adjust to their newfound wealth and attention.
