Shopper returns orange juice, mysteriously walks away with a fortune of $315 million
New Jersey Resident Wins $315 Million Powerball Jackpot
Tayeb Souami, a married father-of-two based in New Jersey, has become an overnight millionaire after winning a staggering $315 million (approximately £236 million) in the Powerball lottery. The life-changing event occurred on 19 May, 2018.
Souami's victory came as a surprise, as he initially forgot about his lottery ticket. It was only when he decided to return a carton of orange juice to a local shop due to its high price that he found the ticket tucked away in his wallet.
Upon checking the ticket at a 7-Eleven store, Souami was informed that he needed to see the retailer for verification. The cashier scanned the ticket and confirmed that Souami had won a large prize.
At a subsequent press conference, Souami expressed his priority for using the winnings to support his children's education. He also mentioned that he would buy more orange juice, but showed no interest in extravagant purchases for himself and his wife.
Interestingly, Souami used the refund he received for the returned orange juice to buy two lottery tickets. It was the second ticket that brought him the jackpot.
It's worth noting that the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot in New Jersey, or any participating state for that matter, are incredibly low. The odds of matching all five numbers and the Powerball are 1 in 292,201,338.
Despite the long odds, Souami's story serves as a reminder that dreams can come true. As for the future, Souami, who was an accountant for a food importer at the time of his win, has not shared any plans regarding his career or further investments.
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Souami, being an accountant, may now focus on managing his personal-finance more effectively, given the significant increase in his wealth. Given that education is a priority for him, it is expected that a portion of his Powerball winnings will be allocated towards this sector.
