He won $315 million in Powerball. He said it was the worst thing that ever happened to him
A U.S. Powerball winner regrets his fortune as the game launches in the U.K.
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Coverage from Yahoo Finance and Moneywise.com focuses on the personal tragedies and financial losses he experienced after his win. The man reportedly gave away $50 million and lost his granddaughter, his wife, and his business reputation.
The U.K. launch of Powerball is imminent, with ticket sales beginning Tuesday. Forbes and NPR coverage highlights the differences in jackpot sizes between the U.S. and U.K. versions of the game.
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Quick answers
Who won $315 million in the Powerball?
Jack Whittaker won $315 million in the Powerball.
When do Powerball ticket sales begin in the United Kingdom?
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom.
Why does the U.K. Powerball jackpot look smaller than the U.S. one?
Coverage does not yet specify the reason.
Coverage (4)
- Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom NPR · 14h ago
- Why U.K. Powerball Jackpots Look Smaller Than U.S. Ones Forbes · 14h ago
- Jack Whittaker won $315M in Powerball, gave away $50M — then lost his granddaughter, his wife and business reputation Yahoo Finance · 14h ago
- He won $315 million in Powerball. He said it was the worst thing that ever happened to him moneywise.com · 14h ago
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