Wednesday night was the first Powerball drawing the state of Arkansas has ever been able to participate in and many Arkansans waited anxiously to see if they would be the next big winner. The winning numbers are 10, 11, 14, 45, 51, Powerball: 17, Power Play: 3.
We went exploring to see what can be done with the winnings if you strike it big.
Powerball players are not only waiting, they’re also thinking about what they can do with millions. The 66 million dollar ticket after taxes will leave about 33 million in your pocket if you take one lump sum and for lotto players we spoke with, the options are endless.
Douglas Dussea is exchanging five bucks for the chance to win millions. "That's going to be the winner," he said.
He's already contemplating the options. "I'm gonna move to Costa Rica if I hit it." Or he might stay here and get "a nice house, 2 story," he said.
Eric Wilkerson with Charlotte John Real Estate showed us one of his high end properties in The Heights. "This is a big living room, gas fireplace, Venetian plaster walls, and beautiful hard woods. You've got granite countertops, custom cabinets,” he showed.
The price tag? "1.5 million," Wilkerson said. Just a drop in the bucket if you've just won 33 million.
Don't forget about the fun. What about season tickets to Arkansas Razorbacks football? Cover 5 people for 1100 bucks. Then after a trip to your favorite electronics store you could easily spend thousands.
With a balance remaining in your checkbook, Landers Toyota dealers say consider a set of new wheels. "You’ll look good riding down the road in a Lexus," Kevin Sloan said.
An 08 Lexus is one of their most expensive rides totaling $58,000. "It's got the heated and cooled seats, massaging seats, navigation,” he demonstrated.
Dusseau realizes he could do a whole lot with a winning ticket.
"What if you still have a lot of money left over?” we asked.
“Then I'll go to Alaska,” he responded.
With all of the options listed, you haven't even spent 2 million. The Powerball winner would still have over 31 million dollars left.