"Lottery Player Sues Over Denied $340M Powerball Jackpot"
TL;DR
A man who believed he had won a $340 million Powerball jackpot is suing lottery officials after they claimed their website mistakenly displayed his numbers as the winning combination. The man's claim was denied, and it was revealed that a computer error caused test numbers to be posted as the winning numbers. His lawyer argues that a similar case in Iowa resulted in winnings being paid out after a mistake by a contractor, and they are seeking the same outcome in this situation.
- Powerball player denied $340 million prize over computer error sues lottery officials WSB Atlanta
- Powerball: US man sues lottery after being told $340m win is error BBC.com
- Powerball sued by Washington, D.C. man for not honoring $340M jackpot USA TODAY
- Man sues after $340M Powerball prize denied due to DC Lottery website mistake NBC4 Washington
- Powerball player John Cheeks denied $340M lottery jackpot over website 'mistake' New York Post
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