The lottery is a game where you can win prizes by playing a ticket. The money you win is usually used to benefit good causes. Each state donates a percentage of the proceeds to various causes, such as education, park services, veterans, and seniors. The lottery can trace its roots back centuries. In the Old Testament, Moses was asked to take a census of Israel, and in the Roman Empire, lotteries were used to give away slaves and property. The lottery was brought to the United States by British colonists, but was banned in ten states between 1844 and 1859.
California woman won $1.3 million jackpot after concealing award from husband
A California woman won $1.3 million in a lottery and chose to keep it a secret. She requested a divorce from her husband Thomas, who agreed, but she kept her award a secret for several years. Even when her divorce was finalized, Denise kept her winnings a secret, and even tried to hide the prize during the divorce proceedings. However, Thomas was able to intercept a letter at her new home that revealed the truth. He then sued Denise for concealing the jackpot award, and a judge awarded him every penny.
Denise Rossi, a fashion designer, had a lottery ticket purchased with five co-workers. She won the jackpot with the help of her co-workers. Together, they were able to buy one ticket, which was worth $6.6 million. Denise’s share was $1,336,000, and she decided to pay it off in 20 equal instalments of $66,800 over the next 20 years. She also arranged for the cheques to be sent to her mother’s home in Northern California.