“I haven’t missed a Lotto Texas drawing in 30 years,” were the statements of a man residing in Texas who became the jackpot winner of almost US$41 million, by matching all six numbers.
The individual, originally from Richardson, has caused a stir in the region not only because of the amount of money he won —the largest prize in state lottery history—, but also for detailing what he will do with it.
The draw, according to the media Infobae, took place on April 20, and the winning numbers were 21, 28, 33, 34, 43 and 44.
The winner, who remains anonymous, said, according to Infobae, that upon realizing that he was the winner of the May prizer, he and His wife checked the ticket several times to make sure they got all six numbers right.
“I stayed up all night thinking about it“, confessed the man, according to Infobae.
The media also cites a statement from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which states that the winning family “lived a night of sleeplessness and excitement“.
The jackpot winner said he decided to opt for cash payment when purchasing the ticket. That way you will get the money immediately, but in a smaller amount, since it will receive US$22 million 574 thousand 163.
Infobae pointed out that, regarding his plans, the man said that he was clear about them: Allocate part of it to funds for your children and grandchildren, and the other to travel the world.
“There’s a whole world out there that I need to see.”the prize winner would have said.
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