Grandmother who always keep it in a undiannya ticket book in bed is named Louise White.
He had covered his identity for a few weeks after buying the ticket undiannya local grocery store in Newport, Rhode Island. He was afraid that if it later turns out to win, many of his relatives who intend to request a part. Dewi Fortuna does not seem to leave the White shoulders, he also got a 'jackpot' not long ago.
A total of U.S. $ 210 million paid in cash to White, is also making it the biggest lottery cash in U.S. history. The rest is fed into account.
"I am very pleased and proud of (winning) this could make my family happy. We truly feel blessed," said the grandmother who lives in Newport in a brief press conference reported by Reuters on Wednesday (14/03/2012).
During this time, tickets undiannya always in a book which he always brought to bed every night. However, after the announcement came out a raffle ticket he put it in the vault.
Powerball lottery is played in 42 U.S. states, also Washington DC and the Virgin Islands. Chance to win the lottery is predicted very small, ie one in 175 million.
Powerball lottery record for the biggest victory since 2006 is still not solved is worth U.S. $ 365 million according to one of the official lottery. A 81-year-old grandmother from Rhode Island suddenly became rich
