Powerball winner of $759 million identified as Mavis Wanczyk (2024)

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Put $1,000 back in your pocket with these money-saving strategies What are travel dupes, and how can they save you money? See the 2024 winners of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards How to do a midyear financial checkup What is the 'treasure hunt' grocery trend and is it really worth it? Interest rates remain unchanged despite signs of slowing inflation Inflation cooled more than expected in May: What it means for you How to find the best summer vacation deals on flights, hotels, more Tipping Point: Are gratuity requests getting out of hand? How to lower your summer energy bills How to bring down the cost of a wedding — for guests and hosts! How to know if you need a financial advisor — and what kind to get Value wars: Walgreens is latest retailer set to lower prices Save money by going green with these eco-friendly home upgrades Consumer confidence rises in May but inflation worries remain New gratuity rules amid fair wage act: When to tip and how much Memorial Day 2024 deals: What you should buy and what can wait Memorial Day sales kick off early: Where to find the best savings Target to lower prices on thousands of items to lure shoppers How to manage hidden fees from hotels, concerts, more Put $1,000 back in your pocket with these money-saving strategies What are travel dupes, and how can they save you money? See the 2024 winners of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards How to do a midyear financial checkup What is the 'treasure hunt' grocery trend and is it really worth it? Interest rates remain unchanged despite signs of slowing inflation Inflation cooled more than expected in May: What it means for you How to find the best summer vacation deals on flights, hotels, more Tipping Point: Are gratuity requests getting out of hand? How to lower your summer energy bills How to bring down the cost of a wedding — for guests and hosts! How to know if you need a financial advisor — and what kind to get Value wars: Walgreens is latest retailer set to lower prices Save money by going green with these eco-friendly home upgrades Consumer confidence rises in May but inflation worries remain New gratuity rules amid fair wage act: When to tip and how much Memorial Day 2024 deals: What you should buy and what can wait Memorial Day sales kick off early: Where to find the best savings Target to lower prices on thousands of items to lure shoppers How to manage hidden fees from hotels, concerts, more Where did security fail at Trump rally in Pennsylvania? 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Try this at-home work out that targets arms and abs Summer entertaining essentials: Pool games, s'mores maker, more Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin on powerful new film 'Sing Sing' Put $1,000 back in your pocket with these money-saving strategies 1999 US women’s soccer team looks back on iconic victory Rauw Alejandro on new album, close relationship with mom, more Elevate classic summer coleslaw with these 3 healthy twists! How to stay safe in summer heat and warning signs to look for Anna Faris on ‘My Spy The Eternal City,’ her love for the Olympics Can Hoda and Justin guess these Sandra Bullock movies? Natalie Portman praises co-star Moses Ingram in ‘Lady in the Lake’ Anant Ambani wedding: Get a look at the star-studded event Try these entertaining essentials for your next summer party Summer superfoods to add to your diet: Avocado, tuna and more Actor Naturi Naughton-Lewis talks Lifetime movie, meeting Oprah The Hoda and Jenna-lympics are back! See who takes gold Nelly Furtado talks artistic rediscovery, announces new album ‘7’ How to keep your makeup from melting away in summer How to keep your makeup from melting away in summer Summer essentials as low as $5: Cooling towel, hair mist, more 6 hair products for summer heat: Curling set, hold gel, more Outdoor gear to help you stay cool and beat the heat this summer Fashion, accessories and more Walmart deals up to 89% off! Shop Target Circle Week's best deals of the season 6 fun backyard games for the whole family! Shop Macy's fashion and outdoor entertainment for summer Refresh your summer reading lists with the season’s top picks Shop these summer fashions from Macy's Fourth of July sales Elevate classic summer coleslaw with these 3 healthy twists! Tuna niçoise salad and upside down peach tart: Get the recipe! Try these unique co*cktail recipes inspired by fan-favorite movies Breakfast noodles with pork and chive dumplings: Get the recipes! Grilled steak with herb crusted roasted tomatoes: Get the recipe! Pasta alle vongole and crab mortadella dip: Get the recipe! Hydration libation: Try these refreshing mocktails for summer Smoked beef grillades over cheddar grits: Get the recipe! Green goddess burgers, banana brûlée dessert: Get the recipes Shrimp po'boy: Get Matt Abdoo’s Fourth of July recipe FAQs

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Powerball winner of $759 million identified as Mavis Wanczyk (2024)

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Powerball winner of $759 million identified as Mavis Wanczyk? ›

It's a scam. Say you're scrolling through your social media feed and you see a post saying, “I'm the winner of $600 million from the Powerball lottery.

Is the Powerball winner really giving away money? ›

It's a scam. Say you're scrolling through your social media feed and you see a post saying, “I'm the winner of $600 million from the Powerball lottery.

Is Mavis Wanczyk a Powerball winner? ›

The woman who purchased the sole winning Powerball ticket has been identified as 53-year-old Mavis L. Wanczyk from Chicopee, Massachusetts, who came forward Thursday to claim her winnings.

Did Massachusetts Powerball winner Mavis Wanczyk claims $758 M jackpot? ›

A Massachusetts hospital worker has won the largest single-ticket prize in US lottery history, a $758.7m Powerball jackpot – and immediately told her employer she wouldn't be going back to work. “I called and told them I will not be coming back,” Mavis Wanczyk told reporters at a news conference.

How much did Mavis Wanczyk take home? ›

But instead she chose to take $480,500,936 in a lump sum, which adds up to $336,350,655 after taxes. She will have to pay $120 million in federal taxes, and the state is getting between $20 million and $24 million in revenues.

How do Powerball winners get their money? ›

Jackpot winners may choose to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump-sum payment. All lower-tier prizes are set cash amounts.

Has the Powerball winner claimed their prize? ›

The Golden State with the golden ticket. The California Lottery has revealed that a person has come forward to claim the massive $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot win from October – the second-largest jackpot prize in history.

Does Mavis Wanczyk have an Instagram? ›

Mavis wanczyk (@mavis_wanczyk_1818) • Instagram photos and videos.

Who is Mavis L Wanczyk from Chicopee Massachusetts? ›

Mavis, a 53-year-old health care worker from Chicopee, was the sole winner of the $758.7 jackpot -- the second highest in the lottery's history, and the highest won by a single ticket. She elected to take the $480,500,936, and will take home $336,350,655 after taxes.

Who is the husband of Mavis Wanczyk? ›

MassLive.com reports that court records show Mavis and William Wanczyk (WAHN'-zihk) had divorced in 2012. William Wanczyk was killed in November when he was sitting at a bus shelter in Amherst, Massachusetts, and a pickup truck plowed into it, killing him. He was 55 years old, living in nearby Northampton.

How long does it take lottery winners to get their money? ›

If you elected the cash option or if your prize is only offered in a single payment, your check should arrive approximately six to eight weeks from your claim date. If your prize is to be paid in installments, your first payment should be available within six to eight weeks from your claim date.

What is the first thing you do when you win the lottery? ›

Sign the back of the ticket immediately and then store it somewhere secure. A safe deposit box at a bank or a safe in your home are good choices. Check with your state's lottery office about their deadlines and rules for claiming the jackpot, which you can do with an anonymous phone call.

Has a quick pick ever won the Powerball? ›

Picking Your Powerball Numbers. When it comes to quick pick tickets, or the machine picking your numbers, the Multi-State Lottery Association said: “With the data available, roughly 80% of Powerball jackpot-winning tickets are quick picks.

Who won the Powerball for $298.3 million dollars? ›

Yes, Dave Johnson, a former truck driver from Brooklyn, did win a $298.3 million Powerball jackpot in 2018. But if you check out social media there sure are a lot of people with names like "dave_johnson23051" or "dave__johnson03" looking to give you money.

How much will the Powerball winner actually get? ›

Most jackpot winners go with the lump sum, which means they get the “cash value” of that jackpot. For Powerball's $1.326 billion jackpot, the cash value was $621 million. Right away, 24% of that cash value is withheld for federal taxes and goes to the IRS, TurboTax explains.

What happens if Powerball goes unclaimed? ›

What happens when a lottery ticket goes unclaimed? Once a ticket is unclaimed, the prize expires and the winnings go to public schools in California. According to California State Lottery, the lottery solely exists to generate extra money for public education.

Did someone actually win the Powerball? ›

Edwin Castro of Altadena, California, was the sole winner of the $2.04 billion Powerball drawing on Nov. 7, 2022.

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