A Vietnamese-American family in Louisiana, the US, claimed Friday through a local attorney it has won the Powerball jackpot lottery worth US$85.7 million, according to 2theadvocate news website.
Attorney George Bayhi said the 11-member family of Nguyen Van Hieu, based in Baton Rouge, will share the lumpsum payment option – as opposed to annuity payments -- which amounts to $45.77 million before tax.
The family, comprising business owners, professionals, and college students, has established a company named H&N Family Partnership to manage the funds.
The jackpot is the second biggest Powerball prize ever won in Louisiana.
Bayhi said the family, which has lived in Baton Rouge for 20 years, plans to build new houses and give money to charities, including Catholic churches.
Its members prefer not to comment and want to maintain as much privacy as possible, he said.
“They have not gotten much sleep at all since they realized they are winners. Needless to say, they’re extremely excited.”
They have pooled together to buy lottery tickets for several years, he said, adding the winning ticket was the last of 10 tickets the family bought July 31.
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