Karen Rodgers

Powerball Winner • PA • 2005

Jackpot (2024$)

N/A

lump sum

Age at Win

Unknown

Quick Facts

Win Date: January 22, 2005
State: PA
Winner Type: syndicate
Ticket Type: Own Numbers
Payment Choice: lump sum
After Tax: $10M

Analysis

Protective Factors

+stayed_quiet
+kept_low_profile
+financial_industry_background
+stayed_friends
+no_extravagant_spending

How They Found Out

Janet Bigler checked tickets at 4am. Called Kathleen Fitzgerald at 6am to tell her they won. Kathleen thought Janet was joking until she drove to confirm.

Research Quality: verified • Last Updated: 1/3/2026 • Years Tracked: 20

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