Two Men Win Separate $2 Million Powerball Prizes in Massachusetts, Louisiana

Two notable Powerball winners recently made headlines, each taking home $2 million prizes. Paul Corcoran of Fitchburg won two separate $1 million prizes in the same drawing due to a mistaken purchase of an extra ticket; he bought tickets at Market Basket in Fitchburg and Country Farms in Leominster, with each store receiving a $10,000 bonus. Corcoran initially thought his multi-draw ticket had expired, prompting the additional purchase that resulted in his double win. Meanwhile, Fermon Bonin of Carencro, Louisiana, won $2 million in the July 5 drawing by matching all five white balls and using the Power Play option, claiming $1.46 million after taxes. Bonin's winning ticket was sold at the Shop Rite on North University Avenue in Lafayette, which received a $20,000 bonus for the sale. Both stories highlight the excitement and significant financial impact of Powerball wins, as well as the bonuses awarded to retailers selling winning tickets.