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Sargento 100 (100 Miracles)

Powerball Winner • WI • 2006

Jackpot (2024$)

N/A

lump sum

Age at Win

55

Sargento Foods cheese manufacturing employees

Quick Facts

Win Date
August 5, 2006
State
WI
Winner Type
syndicate
Ticket Type
Quick Pick
Payment Choice
lump sum

Analysis

Protective Factors

  • +Corporate support from CEO Lou Gentine
  • +Goldilocks Zone wealth (~$660K each)
  • +Strong community bonds in small Wisconsin town
  • +Shared joy diluted individual greed
  • +Buddha ritual created positive group culture
  • +96% job retention at 30 days

How They Found Out

Mary Entringer performed Buddha ritual for luck before each drawing. Weekly pool collected $2 per person for 100 tickets.

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