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Unemployed Mother Wins $6 Million Lotto Jackpot
By Miles Bennett ♦ Published 04/24/2009

2009-04-24 - LottoAn unemployed mother of three got the best news of her life last week in Elkhard, IN, when she matched all six numbers of Wednesday's (April 15) Hoosier Lottery drawing, winning more than $6.5 million in cash.

According to local news station WSBT, Shantay Britman broke down in tears of joy after she learned that she was holding on to the winning lotto ticket.

She stopped at a local 7-11, where she regularly buys lotto tickets, on Thursday (April 16) to get gas before heading to school at IU South Bend, and got the shocking news.

"I can pay my bills. Oh, my God," Britman told local news cameras. "I never play $5. I always win a free ticket. And last night I came and I was like, well, just give me five."

The money couldn't of come at a better time for Britman. She told WSBT that she had been laid off last July, and has been unemployeed ever since. Her job loss forced her to move into her mom's apartment with her three children.

According to the report, the area's unemployment rate climbed to 18%, the highest in the state. Store employees say it's about time for some good news.

So, what will Britman do first after winning? What most would do: go on vacation. "Go on vacation. I'm taking my kids to Disney World," she said.

Congrats to Britman from the BallerStatus.com family. Help in congratulating the lucky mother in the comments below.

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  • http://www.myspace.com/rbgqueenb Becca Shakur

    I know it's about damn time. I'm very happy for her.

  • http://www.nothing.com wow

    Wow, unemployed regularly buying lotto tickets. Nice spending strategy. This money will quickly be blown on useless shit and she will be broke in 5 years.

  • Capital G

    "Wow," you are one pitiful hater! That was God's work and nothing you can say or do will affect his grace. Since you put bad mouth out on her, I'm going to say she is going to find good counsel and invest wisely and help her family and those who stood by her in a time of crisis to live happy and productive lives..in the name of all that is good and just, I rebuke your hateful statement for this woman and her children!

  • Beano

    First I say, to WOW hope post she might be broke in 5 years stop hating/hater and be a congratulater . Now I congratulate Ms. Britman for your winnings now you and you three children have a better life. Please watch out for sheep in wolf clothing. Don't forget to give your tithes and offering.

  • hallsound

    Shantae Britman,
    the first and for most thing to do is TITHE!!!!!!
    If you honor God first He will honor you for a life time. write that first check to Your church that you are being fed The Word and you and your childrens children will never experience poverty again.

  • G from the bay

    First off to WoW thats a disease you have and if you don't get help soon will live the rest of your life in a very dark place, But im guessin your young and immature lets hope thats the case. Shantay Tithe first Great advice.then seek A proven financial advisor second. and please Do not be generous with your money.I had family member that came into a lot of money and gave it all away being generous to friends and family so create jobs not loans.congratulation ma

  • http://ballerstautus DeBorah Robinson

    Congarts Ms. S. Britman
    You and your kids have been GREATLY BLESSED. For those of us that belive & have faith knows that the LORD may not always seem to be there when you think their's no way out. But he will always be there RIGHT ON TIME.And sometimes he SHOWS OFF & OUT like this time for this family. May God Bless Us All in someway form shape or fashion.

  • http://www.estrazionisuperenalotto.net/ superenalotto

    well it's good to hear that sometimes money goes to who need it the most...

  • tony

    Good to hear good news! I hope she remembers only those that remebered her in her time of need. As for her mum, she needs to spread a lot of love there! Kids need an education and she needs sound financial planning. I think I can hear her phone ringing already, from long lost uncles and third cousins....

  • kedra

    She deserves it

  • shay

    That is GREAT.. Yes, definitly a touch from God. He is always right on time, that is for sure. I pray that she gets wise counsel and continues to bless others as well.

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