The Biggest Lottery Wins in United States History

John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, were one of three winning ticket holders in the historic 2016 Powerball jackpot. John worked in a warehouse, and Lisa worked in a dermatologist’s office. Their daughter first noticed the numbers matched, turning an ordinary family night into national news.

The Robinsons chose the lump-sum option for their share, worth hundreds of millions before taxes. They said they wanted to pay off their daughter’s student loans, help family, and keep life grounded. Their story stood out because they went public quickly, even appearing on television before officially claiming the prize.