Her New Life
Marie had gotten used to living life in poverty, and had been living in a trailer in Shallotte most of her life. After her Powerball win, she decided it was time to upgrade. She said: “I thought I was going to have a heart attack when I saw the ticket and checked it.” It was time for a new life.
Why Anonymity?
Many lotteries let winners choose to stay anonymous, however, many winners want to flaunt their newfound wealth. Besides, it might be a bit difficult to hide the fact that you suddenly can afford things that you couldn’t before. Changes like these may lead to unwanted drama.