A FORMER lottery winner is experiencing an unbelievable streak of luck after making another windfall just weeks after her first win.
Christine Wilson from Massachusetts won $1 million in a new lottery game in February but immediately lost $350,000 because of a little-known rule.
Christine Wilson scored her second $1 million win on Wednesday after playing a 100X Cash gameCredit: Massachusetts State Lottery
Wilson previously won the same amount on another lottery game just 10 weeks agoCredit: MASSACHUSETTS STATE LOTTERY
Now, just 10 weeks after the win, the woman from Attleboro has scooped another $1 million prize but again lost $350,000.
Wilson’s most recent win came from a $10 ticket for a 100X Cash game.
The winning ticket was bought at a Family Food Mart in Mansfield.
As well as Wilson receiving money, the store will get a $10,000 prize for selling the winning ticket.
By choice, the lucky winner decided to sacrifice almost half of the prize to avoid future taxes and to receive a lump sum of cash.
This was the same decision she made after her first win on February 23.
The first prize was won when Wilson played the new Lifetime Millions game with a $50 scratch-off ticket.
She purchased the winner at Dubs’s Discount Liquors in Mansfield.
When large amounts of money are won in the lottery, winners face a tough decision – to take a lump sum that is smaller than the prize or to have annual payments that add up to the full amount.
Much of this decision comes down to financial needs and taxes.
The amount of taxes on lottery wins varies per state with some places not taxing such income.
Opting for the lump sum on both occasions, Wilson is left having to pay federal taxes of around 24%.
In addition to this, Massachusetts takes a 5% tax on lottery winnings over $600.
Those who opt for the annuity option, usually on larger prizes, will be subjected to annual taxation.
Following her first win, Wilson said the money would go towards a new SUV.
Now after a second win, she says the money will be put in her savings.
Meanwhile, lottery players in Louisiana have been urged to check their pockets for an unclaimed ticket worth $50,000.
The winning Powerball ticket is due to expire in days and was purchased from a Speedy Mart in Baton Rouge.
It was drawn on November 11, 2023, but the huge prize will expire if not claimed by May 9.
See what numbers you are looking out for here.
Remember, playing the lottery is a form of gambling and should be done responsibly.
Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:
Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
Never chase their losses
Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling online.
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