Virginia man thought he won hundreds then learned it was $100K

Virginia Beach man stuns family with $100K Powerball win he thought was pocket change

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Dennis Baker figured he had picked up a few hundred bucks when he checked his Powerball ticket — but a second look revealed he was sitting on a $100,000 payday just in time for the holidays.

Baker had matched four of the first five numbers and the Powerball in the December 6 drawing. Normally, that would mean a $50,000 prize — but because he spent an extra dollar for the Power Play® option, his winnings were doubled to $100,000…

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