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Michael Reardon

Powerball Winner • IN • 2011

Jackpot (2024$)

$311,000,000

lump sum

Age at Win

Unknown

Quick Facts

Win Date
April 6, 2011
State
IN
Winner Type
syndicate
Payment Choice
lump sum
After Tax
$67M

Timeline

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Date unknown

Won $221.7M Powerball - largest in dataset

Cash value $111.7M (50.40% ratio - QE2 low interest era). Two winners split: ~$33.5M net each after 35% federal + 5% IN state/local taxes.

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Date unknown

Press conference (required in Indiana)

Indiana requires public disclosure. No anonymity option. Participated in mandatory press conference unveiling.

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Date unknown

Bill Swanson wins $74M - spotlight shifts

Just 17 days later, another Indiana resident won. Media shifted to newest winner - gave Reardon/Fox privacy reprieve. Part of extraordinary Indiana 'Double Win Anomaly'.

Analysis

Protective Factors

  • +peer_buffer_shared_experience
  • +immediate_50_50_split
  • +bill_swanson_win_shifted_spotlight
  • +2011_real_estate_buying_opportunity
  • +endowment_model_wealth_management

How They Found Out

Won during unique Q2 2011 Indiana surge. Cash-to-annuity ratio: 50.40% - reflecting low interest rate environment (QE2 era). Indiana required press conference participation - no anonymity option available. Their massive $221.7M win saturated Indiana media, creating "halo effect" that likely contributed to Bill Swanson winning $74M just 17 days later in same state.

Research Quality: medium • Last Updated: 12/28/2024 • Years Tracked: 13
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