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Alice Patricia Dawson

Powerball Winner • AL • 2015

Jackpot (2024$)

$80,000,000

lump sum

Age at Win

60

Quick Facts

Win Date
April 11, 2015
State
AL
Winner Type
individual
Marital Status
married
Ticket Type
Quick Pick
Payment Choice
lump sum
After Tax
$30M

Timeline

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Date unknown

Began playing Florida lottery

Started 17-year habit of crossing AL-FL border to buy tickets

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Date unknown

$80M Powerball win

Won during '1 in 175 million' odds era. Quick Pick ticket from State Line Gift Shop, McDavid, FL.

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Date unknown

Prize claimed

Released mandatory statement with faith-based framing, then retreated to privacy

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Date unknown

Powerball odds changed

Matrix shifted to 1 in 292M - Dawson was among last winners of easier era

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Date unknown

10-year status check

No reports of lawsuits, bankruptcy, or tabloid features. Still in Frisco City. Silence = success.

Notable Quotes

"This is a blessing in our lives and proves that anything is possible with faith in God."

"We plan on using our winnings to help our friends, family and our church."

"We didn't want any extra publicity."

Analysis

Protective Factors

  • +17-year playing discipline
  • +Faith-based stewardship mentality
  • +Pre-retirement age (60)
  • +Long-term marriage
  • +Low-cost location (Frisco City PPP)
  • +Mid-tier jackpot ($80M)
  • +Immediate privacy retreat
  • +Quick Pick selection
  • +Church as giving conduit
  • +Last '1 in 175M' era winner

How They Found Out

17-year habit of crossing AL-FL border to play Florida lottery. Purchased Quick Pick at border gift shop during routine trip (~30-40 miles from home via Highway 21/97). Florida Lottery's 9th Powerball winner since 2009.

Research Quality: high • Last Updated: 1/1/2025 • Years Tracked: 10
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