Lafayette employees win millions of dollars in the Powerball Lottery
Since 1988 the United States is fascinated by the Powerball Lottery. With this lotto game a person can win an incredible amount of money. Twenty employees from the North American Stamping company definitely proved this last November. Together these very lucky people won the Powerball jackpot of almost 420,9 million dollars, which is about 393 million euros.
New millionaires in town
In Lafayette, located in the state of Louisiana, live some new millionaires now. The employees of the North American Stamping Company have won an astonishing amount of 420,9 million dollars. They decided to divide the cash prize amongst each other. Now everyone is the lucky owner of 12,7 million dollars, which is about 12 million euros. This has never happened in the history of lotteries before.
When a dream becomes reality
People in the little Lafayette town are amazed by the win. Especially Amy O’Neil, who has been playing in the lottery for years. She always participated in a group, and that has been the best decision of her life. She was watching television when the lottery win in Lafayette was announced. The very surprised lady suddenly saw her son on television and couldn’t believe it. Together with her husband the lucky lady watched the news several times.
New millionaires in town
When she finally calmed down, Amy O’Neill called her colleagues. For this woman and the 19 other employees of the North American Stamping Company a dream came true. Not all the new millionaires know what they’re going to do with the money yet. Some of them want to help their family instead of living a luxurious lifestyle. For example, one woman is going to buy a new car for her mom, who currently undergoes chemotherapy.
Still working at the stamping company
There’s even an employee who still wants to work for North American Stamping Company. He’s been working there for years and thinks it’s an amazing company that has always been good to him. It’s not been made clear what Amy O’Neill is going to do with her prize.