- A Mega Millions winning ticket was claimed by an Illinois resident August: $1.28 Billion
- The possibility of winning a huge sum of money could open up many possibilities, including a new house or a massive donation to charity.
- Here are the secrets of how revealed winners spent their money when they discovered they were wealthy.
What would you do if the lottery won you?
An Illinois resident — whose identity has not been revealed — grappled with the question after having Claim a Mega Millions winning ticketAugust’s value was $1.28 Billion. After it was announced that the winner had not been purchased, the Powerball Jackpot shot up by $800 million on Wednesday.
Lottery winners who hit the jackpot may be able to purchase a house or find a job that they love, or start an organization dedicated to a cause they care about.
Landing the jackpot can take many different turns. However, Many lottery winners lose everything..
These are the first items 14 lottery winners bought with their winnings.
Matthew Michaels and Kathleen Elkins contributed previously to this story.
