Luck of the Irish for Powerball winners after $293 million winning ticket

Johnny Mac you are the idiot-- the after tax number is what was reported. And we reported Missouri

I have just the island for them jacers: Inishturkbeg in Clew Bay. well appointed with its own caretaking couple. Currently on the market for around 2m Euro and well worth the price. Imagine waking to the sight of Croagh Patrick every morning. Wonderful!

Please be advised the Hill's live in Missouri not Michigan and the winning numbers where 5-16-22-23-29 6.

Your report states the winning ticket was for $193,750,000 whilst your photograph shows a cheque for $293,750,000 only a little difference of $100,000,000 but what's that amongst fried???? A brilliant piece of clear, concise and accurate reporting(not)by that venerable reporter, James O'Shea.

they didnt have a choice on staying anonymous. the law in their state requires that they must declare publicly their winnings on the lottery. Its a law that exists in several states which is terrible as winning that kind of money you would rather stay anonymous, even if locals/relations knew

What a boon to the State of Michigan (5% tax on Gross Income) and Federal Government (35%). As the odds are 1 in 200 million of winning, all of the states collected whopping revenues on Powerball.

What a perfect idea for an advertisement campaign for Ireland :-)

Best wishes and congratulations to the Hills on their win. Pity they went public on it though... Now they'll hafta secure the whole of the very street or neighbourhood they live in, security cameras etc., maybe adopt adopt new identities and move house, move to another city or State, not be seen with their old friends and family members and will hafta arrange anti-kidnap security measures for themselves and their children. They could also buy an island off the coast of Irleand for themselves and make it all their own, secretly and with no publicity.

i think its great for them. with the luck of the irish. enjoy it and open a business when your in ireland. good luck.