The persistence of this woman from Colorado in the end more than paid off. For 30 years Judy Finchum chose the same lottery numbers — 17 September 2017 she won the Powerball 133, $ 2 million.
As reported by ABCNews, a 67-year-old Judy bought their lucky ticket Advance Play on Saturday, the birthday of her beloved dog Tilly. And waking up the next day, found that all five numbers and the Powerball match — she won!
At a press conference on Tuesday, when Judy Finchum handed her a check for the amount of 133,2 million dollars, she revealed how she picked his winning numbers.
Lucky numbers is the birthdays of her loved ones and herself. 17 — her late brother, the 18th is the birthday of most Judy, 24-her sister’s Old, 25 — ex-husband, and 31 of her daughter.
As Finchum said she still can’t believe how the money would change her life: «it’s hard for Me to get used to it,» she says.
The only thing she knows is that she’s officially retired «about 6 a.m. Sunday».
Mac, spouse Judy, told everyone that «his wife is the most generous person, his greatest gift.»
When a few asked about how they plan to spend the money, Mac and Judy said you wanted to share money, not only from their family but also to help the victims from hurricane Harvey and Irma.
The winning ticket was sold in Grand junction, Colorado store called Lucky Me on Patterson road.
Finch chose to take the money immediately, and do not receive annual payments. After taxes, she will receive 84 607 397 dollars.
