Powerball Winner • TN • 2016
Jackpot (2024$)
$540,000,000
lump sum
Age at Win
Unknown
Auto parts worker
20 auto parts factory workers from Portland TN who played together for 8 years. Won 9th largest Powerball at the time. Zero scandals, lawsuits, bankruptcies for ANY of the 20 members in 8 years.
$420,900,000
"What a great day for Tennessee! We couldn't be happier for this wonderful group of friends."
"All this time playing has been fun, but I never truly thought we would win. It"
"We love that company... I"
"This group has a heart of gold. They always have and they always will."
"All these people have always had a heart to help people and be there for people... Now we can do more and help more. There"
"What a great day for Tennessee! We couldn"
Amy O'Neal's son saw TV news about winning ticket in Lafayette. Woke his mother ~5:15 AM. She checked tickets THREE TIMES before believing. Called coworkers - many thought it was a prank. All 20 gathered at Amy's home. One coworker took 4 hours to arrive - car wouldn't start.