Orlando Doctor Wins $189 Million Powerball Jackpot

Tallahassee, FL (AHN) – A doctor from Orlando became Florida’s largest-single lottery winner Thursday by claiming the $189 million Powerball jackpot prize.

Dr. William A. Steele, 56, chose a lump-sum payment of more than $101 million when he claimed the prize at the lottery office accompanied by his wife and a friend. The jackpot numbers are 12 – 24 – 48 – 50 – 57 with 22 as Powerball. The PowerPlay is 3x.

Steele bought the winning ticket, which was drawn on Oct. 3, at a Chevron station at Sand Lake and Turkey Lake roads. The ticket vendor received $80,000 as bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Steele plans to use the prize money to support charity groups and put up a foundation. But he will keep his job.

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