Richard "Dick" Sandlin

Powerball Winner • NC • 2007

Jackpot (2024$)

N/A

lump sum

Age at Win

Retired state revenue employee

Quick Facts

Win Date: April 4, 2007
State: NC
Winner Type: couple
Marital Status: married
Ticket Type: Quick Pick
Payment Choice: lump sum
After Tax: $5M

Analysis

Protective Factors

+professional_financial_background
+stable_marriage
+mature_age
+delayed_claim
+humble_public_persona
+deflected_envy_with_humor

How They Found Out

Waited nearly two weeks to claim. As former revenue employee, likely used time to consult advisors and prepare estate plans. Claimed at SCEL television studio in Columbia, SC on April 17, 2007.

Research Quality: high • Last Updated: Unknown

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