The Largest US Sweepstakes Ever Won

Feb 5, 2023 | Articles

Publishers Clearing House Prize

The largest sweepstakes ever won in the United States was the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, which awarded a $365 million prize in 2019. The prize was awarded as an annuity, which paid out $5,478,006.11 per year for 30 years. The winner was a man named Dave Sayer from Port Richey, Florida. The sweepstakes, which had been running for decades, was known for its large cash prizes and the iconic “Prize Patrol” that visited the homes of winners to present them with oversized checks.
Steering Clear of Scams

Steering Clear of Scams

Hardly anything in the world comes free, but with sweepstakes, there is a chance that you can get a lot for nothing at all. With that chance though, there also comes a risk you might not actually be entering a sweepstake, but instead a scam. We’ve compiled a list of...

Psychology Behind Winning

Psychology Behind Winning

Can you really trust the person who said, ‘money can’t buy happiness’? Doesn’t winning a multi- million dollar lotto jackpot sound great? It seems like winning a sum of that magnitude would take a lot of weight off your shoulders and allow you some breathing room....

Most Common Purchases Among Lottery Winners

Most Common Purchases Among Lottery Winners

Winning the lottery is a dream common to many. If you've ever fantasized about it, you've probably considered how you would spend the prize money as well. Interestingly enough, a large portion of lottery winners have been known to spend their newfound funds on...

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