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Jan 30, 2024 · On the morning of April 1, 1984, Cunningham called her friend to announce that they had won $6 million. After splitting the winnings, they each received $3 million. They both opted for an annuity, securing nearly $280,000 a year. Ten years later, their story was made into a movie, “It Could Happen to You,” starring Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda.
Some people, like married couple Calvin and Zatera Spencer, win numerous times in the span of a few weeks. The Spencers won three times, starting with a $1 million Powerball prize. The next win came two weeks later when they took home $50,000 from a Virginia Lottery Pick 4 ticket.
Lottery winners' stories of big jackpot wins, including top 10 wins, state winners, and the super-lucky players who won more than once.
