The odds of matching the five white balls and single Powerball is a dismal 1 in 292.2 million. It kind of hurts my heart to be at the @Speedway at Beloit & Moorland Road in New Berlin, where the winning $768.4 million @Powerball_US ticket was sold. He gave part of the news conference in Spanish. Manuel Franco looked delighted to be the third biggest lottery winner in US history. The retailer will receive a $100,000 winning ticket incentive.”, 24-year-old West Allis resident Manuel Franco wins the $768.4 million dollar #Powerball pic.twitter.com/y8IeUUSQGV, — Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin (@SpectrumNews1WI) April 23, 2019. “It truly is incredible to think that the winning ticket for this historic jackpot was sold in our own backyard. His attorney Andrew Stoltmann says imposters are promising people large sums of money, but it's too good to be true. The lottery win also had the choice to receive payments spread out over 29 years. “Congratulations to the Speedway on Beloit Road in New Berlin, Wisconsin,” Polzin said in a news conference. A $1.537bn (£1.16bn) Mega Millions jackpot was won in South Carolina last October. The winning ticket was a Quick Pick. That didn’t win. The lucky ticket was purchased at the Speedway at Moorland and Beloit roads in New Berlin. Manuel Franco: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. The new millionaire admitted he did not watch the March 27 drawing that evening and only thought to check his tickets after learning that the winning ticket was sold in Wisconsin. It’s the third highest winning jackpot ticket in overall U.S. history. Cop slashed in face with bottle as Man Utd fans storm Old Trafford in Glazer demo, Ellie Goulding reveals she's given birth to her first baby with husband Caspar, William & Charles 'won't open their arms to Harry again' after Oprah interview, NHS worker 'living in horror film' with flat covered floor-to-ceiling in mould, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "I looked at the Powerball number and it matched. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The $768.4 million is the third-largest behind the world record $1.586 billion (£1.2bn) Powerball jackpot shared by winners in California, Florida and Tennessee in January 2016. Under local laws, the winner or winners can't remain anonymous and have 180 days to claim the prize. One lucky 24-year-old in Wisconsin matched all six Powerball numbers in March to win $768.4 million. If not claimed, the money goes back to the lotteries. Manuel Franco, a Wisconsin man, is the lucky winner of a $786 million Powerball lottery jackpot. We’ll have team coverage tonight on @tmj4. He added, “It’s really amazing to just win. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. A STUNNED US man has told how he was feeling "lucky" just before he bought the lottery ticket which landed him a massive £600m jackpot. I played Powerball since I first could, when I was 18-years-old…my very first birthday when I was 18 I did buy a Powerball ticket, so it’s really good to win for once.” He said he wasn’t sure what the next chapter would bring. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The winning ticket was posted on a board at the press conference in an area festooned with balloons. Franco said he doesn't know what his future holds but that he wants to "help out the world.". He insisted the big win was true. '” He “looked at it one number at a time. Wisconsin resident Manuel Franco is the winner of last month's $768.4 million Powerball jackpot -- the third-largest lottery amount in U.S. history. in New Berlin, “approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Milwaukee. It was sold in 2016 in California, Florida and Tennessee. Franco, Who is From West Allis, Explained That He Does ‘Want to Help Out the World’ The winning … Criminals are using Franco… “This is an amazing milestone moment for Wisconsin,” said Wisconsin Lottery Director Cindy Polzin in a news release. I saw that first number. Manuel Franco came forward to claim the prize, the … At that moment, I’m like, ‘No fricking way.’ It matched…. Consider, per the Wisconsin Lottery: “Odds for winning the grand prize are listed by Powerball as 1 in 292,201,338.00. I am extremely excited for the winners and for our state. He explained: "Around 2pm I had left work. "I was going insane," Franco said. Madison, Wisconsin — A 24-year-old Wisconsin man stepped forward Tuesday to claim a $768 million Powerball jackpot, the nation's third-largest, saying … Manuel Franco today told how he was feeling 'lucky' just before he bought the lottery ticket which landed him the massive jackpot. Manuel Franco didn't need to make a public appearance to claim his historic $768.4 million Powerball jackpot Tuesday. When he got home, he saw two Powerball tickets that he and his girlfriend had bought together. The big Powerball winner defeated massive odds to win the Powerball jackpot. Powerball lottery winner who scooped £600 MILLION named as 24-year-old man from Wisconsin Manuel Franco today told how he was feeling 'lucky' just before he bought the lottery ticket … Powered by. View our online Press Pack. First, he won $4. A 24-year-old Wisconsin man stepped forward to claim a $768 million Powerball prize on Tuesday and said he just "felt lucky" the day he bought the ticket that changed his life. He’s decided to take the lump sum. Winner Manuel Franco purchased his Powerball ticket at a Wisconsin gas station. Otherwise the ticket is worthless. When the annuity is taken, government bonds are purchased, and it grows to the higher amount if the cash option is not selected. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He hasn’t been able to sleep more than three or four hours a day since winning. “It’s hard to live your life knowing that you have the ticket everyone wants,” Franco explained, indicating that it was a bit frightening having it in his possession until he turned it in. Manuel Franco says he “felt lucky” when he bought the winning ticket for the $768 million Powerball jackpot, the third largest in US history. Franco sat there in his … He went to work the day after he won but was anxious and sweating and never showed up again. The jackpot was advertised at $750 million, but the jackpot grew even higher than that. I screamed for about 5 or 10 minutes." "It feels like a dream," he said. There has been no official word about Manuel Franco since he came forward to claim his prize. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Also can't say I envy him. "I honestly felt so lucky that I did look up at the camera and I wanted to wink at it cause I just had that lucky feeling," Franco said. Before the big win, Franco said his biggest concern was getting his bank account up to $1,000. They had 180 days to claim the ticket. I screamed for about five or 10 minutes.". A ticket for $758.7 million was sold in 2017 in Massachusetts, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. “Excitement is sweeping across the state and the nation with the rise of the Powerball jackpot,” said Polzin in a press release before the winning ticket was announced. MADISON, Wis. (April 23, 2019) – The winner of the largest jackpot in Wisconsin Lottery history came forward to claim the prize today at Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters in Madison. The winning ticket was higher due to strong ticket sales. Manuel Franco would appear to be more than set for life after the 24-year old bagged the winning $768.4 million Powerball lottery ticket. Barca confirmed that the winner grew up in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area and still lives in the Milwaukee area. “I pretty much felt lucky. “We have a Wisconsinite who won the second largest prize – ever,” revealed Peter Barca, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary. The winner has now hired a team of finance and legal professionals to help him invest wisely – and says he has no further plans to play the lottery. Peak sales occurred at the 6 p.m. hour. He chose the lump-sum payment 24-year-old Manuel Franco is from West Allis! The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Franco is from West Allis, Wisconsin, which is a suburb of Milwaukee, and where he’s lived for awhile. That amount is about $36 million if the winner takes the lump sum, authorities said at a news conference. Manuel Franco, who won the Powerball jackpot on March 27, claimed the cash option of approximately $477 million and will receive just over $326 million after state and federal taxes. I had pretty much felt lucky…its a weird feeling, not natural at all.". Manuel Franco MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 24-year-old Wisconsin man stepped forward Tuesday to claim a $768 million Powerball prize, the nation's third-largest lottery jackpot, saying he "pretty much felt lucky" the day he bought his tickets and has been worried that people want to steal his ticket. Then, he went into his wallet to look at the tickets that he bought on his own. “The Badger State is now tied for sixth on the all-time list of most frequent winning states. The winning numbers for the March 27 drawing were 16, 20, 37, 44 and 62. His reaction? Gabriella Bachara reports. Manuel Franco was today named as the monster prize winner revealing the ticket was one of 10 he bought after finishing his morning shift. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. #WINsconsin pic.twitter.com/yuQ4xYJQIq, — Chernéy Amhara (@CherneyAmharaTV) April 23, 2019. New Berlin, where the Wisconsin ticket was sold, is in the metropolitan area of Milwaukee. Franco’s biggest concern before winning was “trying to get my bank account to $1,000.” He said he was born in Milwaukee, but he didn’t want to provide many biographical details. He collected his $768million winnings Tuesday (Picture: AP) A lottery winner … Yesterday, a retailer in New Berlin sold what is the second highest Powerball jackpot winning ticket in history. He purchased the lottery ticket in Wisconsin and he took $326 million at home after taxes. Manuel Franco took home $326 million after winning the Powerball back in March. He usually spends about $10 a week on lottery tickets. “The $750 million figure is staggering and historically, we’re talking about one of the largest jackpot amounts ever seen in the United States. The winner has never won anything before.”. He revealed he was taking a £370m post-tax lump sum at a press conference at Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters in Madison this afternoon. Wisconsin is now the 6th state with the most lottery winners. I did look up at that camera because I did feel lucky.” He said he didn’t wink, though. The Powerball number was 12. Manuel Franco was named as the New Berlin, Wisconsin Powerball lottery winner. “State law does not allow them to stay anonymous in Wisconsin,” said Polzin. Because the winner took the cash option – a whopping lump sum of $477 million – the state stands to reap in millions of dollars in taxes. Manuel Franco had no choice but to come forward with his name attached. Manuel Franco, of West Allis, Wisconsin, came forward on Monday as the winner of a $768.4 million Powerball jackpot. MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- When Manuel Franco from West Allis won the Powerball jackpot in April, it opened the door for scammers and con artists. “I want to thank those closest to me for all the I wasn’t ready for it at all.”, He says he’s been setting up the best financial team possible, but says it all “feels like a dream.” #news3now pic.twitter.com/wsTRrk3IyD, — Rose Schmidt (@RoseSchmidtTV) April 23, 2019. @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/QGdLtfFjSW, — Katie Crowther (@KtCrowther) March 28, 2019, The Wisconsin Lottery confirmed that the ticket was sold at the Speedway on 15555 W. Beloit Rd. WEST ALLIS, Wis. — A 24-year-old West Allis man just claimed one of the largest lottery jackpots ever. “This is New Berlin’s first jackpot winner. He said he wasn’t sure what he will do with the money but he “wants to take a break….I do want to be responsible. He thought he “had a chance.” Those tickets weren’t winners. Most people chose the quick picks, according to Polzin. The second largest jackpot was sold in South Carolina in 2018. Franco, who was born in Milwaukee, has been playing Powerball since he bought his first ticket on his 18th birthday. The winning numbers were 16, 20, 37, 44, 62 and the Powerball number is 12. Franco - who has a girlfriend - said he stopped at a Speedway gas station near Milwaukee and purchased $10 worth of Powerball Quick Picks. Franco recalled, “I’m thinking, ‘Oh my God, no way. It’s a somewhat affluent, somewhat rural community in southeastern Wisconsin. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Then, he got to what he thought was the last ticket. Just how big were the odds? He almost winked at the camera, he said, but he didn’t. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Manuel Franco revealed he was taking a £370m post-tax lump sum, The lucky winner has been playing Powerball since he turned 18, People queue outside the Lotto Store in Primm, California, to buy tickets for the massive draw, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The gas station will reap $100,000 as a result of selling it. “I honestly felt so lucky that I did look at the camera, and I did want to wink at it because I just had that lucky feeling. Manuel Franco, $768.4 million Powerball Jackpot Winner, March 2019 Manuel Franco is the single winner of the second biggest Powerball jackpot ever to be won. The rules said Manuel Franco needed to claim the ticket in person; the winner contacted the state on April 22 to reveal he had the winning ticket, according to WISN-TV. Franco, 24, bought $10 of tickets last month at a @Speedway store in New Berlin, WI, saying he “went insane” when he realized he won. The highest jackpot was for $1.586 billion. pic.twitter.com/64EMxY6MuX, — Janel Klein (@JanelKlein) April 23, 2019. He went to work first, and he remembers hearing at work that someone had won, but he didn’t suspect it was him. "It was amazing, my heart started racing, blood pumping. My heart started racing… I screamed for about five or 10 minutes.”. Wednesday was the first Powerball jackpot won in 2019 after it rolled 25 times since the last win on Dec. 26, 2018.”, According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the lottery gives “93 percent of its revenue to winners, retailers, and Wisconsin homeowners. Wisconsin requires a … Then, as he changed hands, he saw the last ticket come out because it was attached to another one. LOTTERY NEWS NEW MILLIONAIRE WINNER FROM LAS VEGAS ! Saturday, 27 April 2019 A 24-year-old Wisconsin man stepped forward Tuesday to claim a $768 million Powerball prize, the nation's third-largest lottery jackpot, Manuel Franco, of West Allis, said he was sorting through $10 worth of quick-pick tickets after the March 27 drawing and thought he had checked all his tickets. I was going pretty insane… What I can explain is that it was amazing. I plan to live my life normal as much as possible," he said. It … At this point it was going insane. It was for $1.537 billion. Manuel Franco, seen here with Nicole Domitro, revealed himself in April as the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot winner. Franco explained: "I looked at the first number, I see that second number and my hear starts to pump. This event puts us in the national spotlight and turns Wisconsin into WINsconsin.” The winning ticket was purchased at 2:14 p.m. She had urged the winner to immediately sign the ticket. Manuel Franco is the winner of the third-largest jackpot in US history "I walked into the Speedway and I purchased $10 worth of individual Powerball tickets," Franco said at … That is something that is unbelievable.”. But no matter what, his name would become public. He had all the tickets in his left hand because he was discarding them as he went. Polzin said the lump sum if you took it today is what is actually available in cash today. The secret is out! Powerball is played in 44 states, plus Washington, DC, the U.S Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. After nearly a month of anxiously waiting, a 24-year-old West Allis man named Manuel Franco has come forward to claim the $768 million Powerball jackpot. “Homeowners in Wisconsin just got a grand slam,” said Barca. Peter Barca, the Department of Revenue Secretary, said, “I always refer to the lottery as our entertainment division… it doesn’t get anymore exciting than this. A dairy cow mascot was also present at the news conference. The winning ticket was sold at Speedway in New Berlin. The goal of the lottery was in part to help give Wisconsinites property tax relief. Barca called him a “lucky Wisconsinite.”. Speaking at an April 23, 2019 press conference where his identity was unveiled for the first time, Franco, who is single but has a girlfriend, explained how he “felt lucky” on the day he bought the ticket, so he stopped into a New Berlin gas station near Milwaukee after work to purchase it. Lottery Winner Donation Scam: How It Works The scam is trending now in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, but regardless of what country or state you’ve been living in, here is an ingenious approach that scammers take when it comes to lottery winners. "I'm sure you'll never see me as like one of the people who went bankrupt or broke or anything like that. Manuel Franco, … Polzin called it a “dream come true for our winner.”, As @MaryJoOlaTV watches the $768M #Powerball winner claim their prize in Madison, I’m here in New Berlin where the jackpot ticket was sold. He said homeowners get $117 a year in property tax credit already from the lottery. When Manuel Franco began playing the lottery when he turned 18, it would take six years until his persistence paid off — and paid off it did, in a way he likely never imagined. Polzin said in a previous press conference, “It is an exciting day to be from the State of Wisconsin today. and last updated 8:46 AM, May 30, 2019 It's been over a month since a West Allis man came forward to claim the largest Wisconsin Lottery jackpot … Franco came forward last month to claim the $768 million jackpot. I knew it was something special… I see that second number, and my heart starts to pump. I do want to help out the world, but I have to do it correctly.”. He bought the ticket on March 27 and waited nearly a month before coming forward to officials. Can't say I blame him. He kept the ticket in a safe in his house. I’m like 'No fricking way.'. Winner Manuel Franco looked nervous during a news conference in Madison. The 24-year-old matched all six Powerball numbers to win the monster prize, the third-largest jackpot in US lottery history. Manuel Franco described how he was now going to “take off somewhere” and make sure he spent the money “the right way.” He described in detail what happened when he realized that he had won. @wilottery pic.twitter.com/bfc2NbCEHf, — Lauren Linder (@lauren_linder) April 23, 2019, Manuel Franco didn’t disclose what he did for a job before he won but he said that he stopped showing up for work two days after winning the big prize. (West Bend) There are warnings about scams tied to the winner of a record-breaking Powerball jackpot from West Bend. Even if you did not buy the winning Powerball ticket, and you’re a homeowner in Wisconsin… your property tax relief just got a little bigger.”, Wisconsin lottery officials talk about the winning $768 million Powerball ticket sold in New Berlin: https://t.co/yUuuz65Zqe https://t.co/b87phmjDjv, — WLUK-TV FOX 11 (@fox11news) March 28, 2019. He revealed that he wasn’t “ready for it at all” when the $2 ticket won. It’s a weird lucky feeling.” He bought $10 worth of individual Powerball tickets. pic.twitter.com/cVVrBEDmHt, — Jessica Tighe (@jessicatighe) April 23, 2019, According to the Wisconsin lottery, the New Berlin winner scored the third biggest jackpot in the history of the lottery. Manuel Franco / $768.4 Million March 27, 2019 MADISON, Wis. (April 23, 2019) – The winner of the largest jackpot in Wisconsin Lottery history came forward to claim the prize today at Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters in Madison. Are listed by Powerball as 1 in 292,201,338.00 feeling. ” he “ at. 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