Monthly Archives: June 2012

When Winning Is the Worst Case Scenario

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Melissa Saxon

TweetYou won! It’s two words that might get your heart beating faster and the excitement level in your body flowing. First, it depends on what it is that you have won. If it’s a small trinket, your excitement level is … Continue reading →

Australian Teen Doesn’t Blow Lottery Winnings

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Melissa Saxon

TweetHere’s another feel good story about a teen that won the jackpot in a lottery games.  This time it’s out of Australia…recently a NY teen won $1,000 per week for life.  Here’s an excerpt from an article, courtesy of news.com.au. … Continue reading →

Iowa Workers Claim $241 Million Powerball Jackpot

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Melissa Saxon

TweetBiggest Powerball Prize in Iowa History So, we finally know who the winner(s) are!! A group of Iowa co-workers from Quaker Oats have stepped forward to claim the big $241 Million Powerball jackpot from last week. The group of 20 … Continue reading →

What Are Your Favorite Sweepstakes?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Melissa Saxon

TweetSo, I’m curious to hear from you guys. What is your favorite sweepstakes to enter? Are there ones you enter every day or every week? What is the coolest sweepstakes prize you ever heard of? Just let me know by … Continue reading →

Best Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes Reactions

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Melissa Saxon

TweetSweepstakes Winner Reactions So, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the best sweepstakes winner reactions.  Publishers Clearing House, or PCH, seems to have the best videos out there.  Of course, they are known … Continue reading →

Crazy Lawsuits Over Lottery Jackpot

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Melissa Saxon

TweetThis story is out of control.  It’s a little confusing, but from what I can tell, there were a group of workers at a Chicago bakery that pooled together their money.  Somehow, a couple of them forgot to add their … Continue reading →

High School Kid Wins Big

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Melissa Saxon

TweetA High School senior out of NY bought a $2 scratch off ticket game.  And…he won!  $1,000 a week.  For the rest of his life.  The lucky kid got a $1,000,000 check right now, plus he’s guaranteed $52,000 a year … Continue reading →

Happy Friday! Powerball Winner for $241 Million

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Melissa Saxon

TweetWell, I didn’t win again Someone in Idaho has the winning ticket worth $241 Million!  They have yet to claim their prize though.  I know I would run right out to the lottery office and pick up my check, before … Continue reading →