You have a better chance of being struck by lightning than you do of winning the lottery. Regardless, that incredibly slim chance doesn’t stop nearly 100 million people from buying tickets every single year. On January 8, 2018, one lucky New Hampshire resident chose the winning numbers for the Mega Millions lottery, but oddly enough, the person isn’t claiming it.
It’s uncanny to think a person would just let $600 million slip through their fingertips. What’s the point in playing? Luckily, NPR dug around to find out what’s going on with the unclaimed winnings. Here’s the real reason this woman refuses to claim her lottery jackpot.
- Jane Doe wants to stay anonymous
As it stands, we’re referring to the New Hampshire Mega Millions lottery winner as Jane Doe. And she’s working her tail off to keep it that way. The funny thing about the lottery is that players don’t always consider what to do if the winnings come a-knockin’. The truth is, staying anonymous after winning the lottery isn’t easy.