A man sues Powerball for the “error” that deprived him of winning $340 million. John Cheeks bought his ticket in 2023 in Washington, DC, and his numbers were the same as what the lottery posted on its website.
But when he claimed the prize they told him: “This ticket is useless. Better throw it in the trash.” The lawsuit argues that he is entitled to the full amount of the prize or a payment for the lottery's "gross negligence"