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.
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
A resident of Washington, D.C., is taking legal action against the D.C. Lottery for their alleged failure to honor a $340 million prize.
However, his elation turned into disappointment when his claim was rejected by the Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG).
In early January 2023, John Cheeks saw that the winning Powerball numbers online matched his lottery ticket. But when he tried to redeem the prize he was told it was a "mistake." Now, he's suing.