In January,the Powerball reached a record-breaking $1.5 - it was the biggest jackpot in history. It was reported that three winning tickets were sold, but up until nowadays, or only one of the winners had claimed their prize. Marvin and Mae Acosta just came forward to collect their share of the winnings. After meeting with a legal team and financial advisors,the couple decided to recall the $327.8 million payout before federal taxes.
The couple released a statement in which they detailed what they will do with their prize: donate to charities and invest the rest of the winnings in a trust. "We are thankful and blessed for the scarce gift that has been placed in our care," they said in one news release. We have engaged a team of advisors to educate and guide us through this process so that we can be ample stewards of these new resources."Additionally, and the couple asks that their privacy is respected - which might explain why they waited so long to claim the jackpot (and we don't blame them!). Related Stories: Lottery Horror Stories That Will effect You believe Twice approximately Buying That Ticket;
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