Missouri Lucky 13

Powerball Winner • MO • 2006

Jackpot (2024$)

$351,000,000

lump sum

Age at Win

Unknown

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Quick Facts

Win Date
April 12, 2006
State
MO
Winner Type
syndicate
Ticket Type
Quick Pick
Payment Choice
lump sum
After Tax
$73M

Analysis

Protective Factors

  • +Syndicate dilution effect (~$5.6M per member)
  • +Government job stability culture
  • +Missouri anonymity helped maintain privacy

How They Found Out

Robin Carlton, the ticket custodian, checked the numbers the night of April 12, 2006. "That night, as he ticked off the winning numbers in order, he couldn't believe his eyes." He called James Wydrzynski to confirm. Wydrzynski later told reporters: "It's too early to say what we will do with the money. I'm sure we'll all pay off our bills, go on vacation, maybe give some to charity and just enjoy life."

Research Quality: high Last Updated: 1/3/2026Years Tracked: 18