Marinette man claims Powerball prize
MILWAUKEE — A Powerball player in northeastern Wisconsin has won $31.4 million, the state’s sixth-largest jackpot since the game began almost 20 years ago, lottery officials said Thursday.
Doug Miron of Marinette is declining all media requests for interviews until a news conference Monday, lottery spokesman Andrew Bohage said in a statement.
Miron was so happy when he found out he won Wednesday’s drawing that he jumped for joy—and injured his leg, Bohage said.
"But if you’re going to pull a muscle, winning a multi-million-dollar jackpot is not a bad way to go," he said.
Miron chose to take his jackpot in a lump sum. That works out to $16.7 million, or $11.2 million after taxes.
City Limits, the Marinette convenience store where the ticket was sold, earns a $100,000 commission.
The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing were 5, 15, 25, 30 and 40. The Powerball was 6 and the Power Play multiplier was 2.
Oct 21, 2009 at 9:25 p.m.
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I guessed (correctly) that no one would answer my question "For those of you that aspire to win, how do you feel about the 'soak the rich' mentality, since you would then be 'rich' (if you're not already)?" What a surprise.
Oct 16, 2009 at 1:21 p.m.
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(RESOLUTION PANEL ON CONTRACT PAYMENT)
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Oct 16, 2009 at 12:47 p.m.
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Hello, permitting me to introduce myself. I am King Wasabi of the Nigerian Republic wishing to return to power. If you will kindly send me the money I will guarantee you will receive three times your investment within ninety days. Thanking you is the least I can do.
Signed,
King Wasabi
Oct 16, 2009 at 11:23 a.m.
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I'm pretty sure this is my long lost uncle Doug. :)
Oct 16, 2009 at 10:25 a.m.
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It's hardly worth the time to cash the check.
Oct 16, 2009 at 10 a.m.
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Anyone else notice the lie that "A Powerball player in northeastern Wisconsin has won $31.4 million". But it's really only $16.7 million, or $11.2 million after taxes. Wow that number goes down fast when the gubmint steps in to take "their" share! For those of you that aspire to win, how do you feel about the "soak the rich" mentality, since you would then be "rich" (if you're not already)?
Oct 16, 2009 at 8:48 a.m.
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Oh I have bought many a tickets........They just didn't have the right numbers on them! LOL I only buy them when the jackpot gets up there. Then only a couple of dollars. I don't feel sorry for the winners.....have fun with the winnings but be careful how you spend them. It will change your life. congrats and good luck.
Oct 16, 2009 at 8 a.m.
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Congratulation's.
Oct 16, 2009 at 4:41 a.m.
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Even the ones who get their ducks in a row before going public , have gone broke within years. I hope he is good at saying NO>
Oct 16, 2009 at 4:35 a.m.
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I hope this guy knows what he is doing. The smart ones get their ducks in a row before going public. He could have established a company, and had his attorney claim the prize on behalf of the company. This poor guy (no pun) will have his life change and probably not for the better. I wish him well.
Oct 15, 2009 at 10:10 p.m.
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I think you are right behind me?
Oct 15, 2009 at 10:09 p.m.
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but remember chainsawchuckie you have to buy a ticket to win!
Oct 15, 2009 at 8:23 p.m.
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Someday it will be me............someday
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