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Michelle Moore, the first Wheel of Fortune contestant to win a million dollars ($1,026,800) in 2008, says the windfall doesn’t go as far as people assume, highlighting how big game-show prizes can fade once taxes and expenses are considered.
Christina Derevjanik from Connecticut became the biggest winner in 'Wheel of Fortune' history by winning over $1 million, including cash and prizes, during a recent episode, marking only the fourth time the $1 million prize has been awarded on the show.
Burger King is hosting a "Million Dollar Whopper Contest" where customers can submit their own Whopper ideas for a chance to win $1 million and see their creation sold in restaurants across the United States. The contest, open to members of Burger King's Royal Perks program, allows participants to choose up to eight toppings for their Whopper creations and submit their ideas by March 17. Three finalists will be selected to refine their concepts at the company headquarters in Miami, and the winning creation will be determined by customer votes. Additionally, Burger King will host a pop-up experience and has launched a new Candied Bacon Whopper and plans to debut a new Fiery Big Fish sandwich.
Three Powerball tickets sold in Florida won the second-tier prize of $1 million each by matching all five numbers but missing the Powerball number. The winning tickets were sold at Publix in Kissimmee, a Walmart fuel station in Kissimmee, and a Circle K in Eustis. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27.
Willy's Beer and Beverage, a family-owned small business in Harmar, Pennsylvania, sold a winning "1 Million? Seriously" scratch-off ticket worth $1 million. The winner, a frequent customer, chose to remain anonymous. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket, which will greatly benefit the business. This win adds to a recent lucky streak of million-dollar scratch-off winners in Western Pennsylvania.