Man Sues Powerball for $340M After His Numbers 'Mistakenly Posted
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A man is suing Powerball organizers for $340 million after they "mistakenly posted" numbers that led him to believe he had won the lottery.
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Man sues Powerball after $340M jackpot prize denied
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Man Sues Powerball for $340M After His Numbers 'Mistakenly Posted
$340 million John Cheeks winner Powerball denied jackpot
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US man sues lottery after being told $340m win is error ~
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I won $340 million Powerball jackpot but wasn't paid a cent after a 'mistake' on the website - now I'm taking action
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Powerball lawsuit: John Cheeks claims he's owed $340M after incorrect winning lottery numbers were posted to website - ABC7 Los Angeles
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A man sues Powerball after being told his $340M 'win' was a mistake