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INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Can you increase your chances of winning?

Instant Millionaires

Instant Millionaire: Debunking lottery myths

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are astronomical- 1 in 292,201,338 to be exact.
Money

Mega Millions $1.5 billion jackpot still unclaimed

The clock is ticking for the winner of the $1.5 billion Mega Millions prize. If they don't come forward before April 19 the money is given back to each state.
Investigations

Watch: Behind the scenes of KGW investigations

KGW Investigative reporters Kyle Iboshi and Cristin Severance took viewers behind the scenes of their reporting.
Investigations

INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Winner remains anonymous: ‘my neighbors still don’t know’

He still lives a normal life and has worked hard to maintain his anonymity. He has used his winnings to help people pay off their debt and all without any fuss. He is happy to live a quiet life.
Instant Millionaires

Instant Millionaire: What is life like after striking it rich?

“You go from such a high to this low where you are thinking, ‘Am I going to get to enjoy any of this money? What’s going to happen,” explained Pam Allen.
Lottery

South Carolina lottery winner letting kids reap benefits of $275,000 win

First thing on the list is bills, of course. But a close second is a trust fund for his kids — plus a little fun!
Instant Millionaires

INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Oregon Megabucks millionaire stands on the sidewalk ‘begging for help’

In July 1998, Dennis Harny hit the jackpot for $4.2 million after matching six numbers in the Oregon Lottery’s Megabucks game. The lottery jackpot winner said standing outside the hospital with a sign has become part of his routine. It’s like a job.
Investigations

INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Oregon lottery winners describe life after a big win

KGW investigative reporter Kyle Iboshi reached to Oregon lottery players who won $1 million or more. Their stories are uplifting, with some surprises.
Investigations

INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Oregon lottery winner gets cancer shortly after winning jackpot

The Allens know money isn’t everything. After winning over a million Pam Allen was diagnosed with cancer. “Money won’t keep you healthy,” she said.
Instant Millionaires

INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: We asked 149 millionaires how they spent the jackpot

Ever wondered if those people who won the lottery jackpot went broke? Blew all their money on expensive things? We asked them.