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December 21, 2007

And the Powerball winner is: Sheila Botelho of Swansea

The winner of the $151.9-million Powerball Jackpot bought her ticket in Rhode Island, but she’s a Massachusetts resident.

Sheila Botelho, of Swansea, is not expected to make an appearance today, but her lawyer, Peter Saulino, is at Lottery headquarters in Cranston to claim the prize.

The winning ticket, bought at the Warren Mart, at 428 Child St. in Warren, was the biggest Powerball win in Rhode Island’s history.

If Botelho chooses to receive a lump sum, she’ll be about $51million richer by the end of the day.

-- With reports from Journal staff writer Tom Mooney

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 10:14 AM | Permalink

Comments

CONGRADULATIONS; AM HOPING SOMEDAY i can win . but seems as if all i can do is give, Have fun and enjoy the rest of your life ann

ann | December 23, 2007 8:11 AM link

I only wish with three kids and living in newfoundland i could wis even a bit of that enough to buy a home and a van one that works. I hope you enjoy your winnings

rita | December 30, 2007 8:36 AM link

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