DC Man Sues Powerball for Dispute Over Winning Ticket
John Cheeks said the numbers on his ticket were posted online. Now he wants to collect his jackpot.
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John Cheeks said the numbers on his ticket were posted online. Now he wants to collect his jackpot.
You can't play with people's money.
Powerball is facing a $340 million lawsuit for leaving incorrect winning numbers up on their website for three days.
John Cheeks checked the D.C. Lottery website around midnight on Jan. 7, 2023, after having a lousy day. He had argued with his mother earlier, and his accountant had criticized
John Cheeks woke up to what he thought was news he had the winning Powerball numbers, only to find out the wrong numbers were accidentally posted on the lottery's website.