Oregon’s $1.3BN Powerball Jackpot Winner Shares Experience

Early in April 2024, one Oregon player made history by winning the largest lottery prize in the state and the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in the history of the game. A year has passed since and the lucky winner, Cheng “Charlie” Saephan, reflects on how the win changed his life.

Powerball Jackpot Winner Reflects on Life After Scoring the Top Prize

The incredibly fortunate Powerball player scored $1.3 billion at the time. The mind-blowing win saw Saephan appear in news articles across the globe. The fortunate man, who was able to beat the odds of winning the jackpot, which are 1 in 292.2 million, revealed that only recently, a stranger recognized him during a Portland Blazer game.

Saephan was greeted by a woman whom he had never seen before. “I had a beer in my hand and we cheered and she was acting like she knows me. I said, ‘do I know you?’ and she said, ‘I saw you on the news. You look like the guy who won the lottery‘,” the fortunate winner recalled.

After scoring the life-changing prize, the winner made several purchases, including a new home for his family. Despite winning the mind-boggling prize, Saephan decided to stay in the Portland area and treated himself to a metallic, neon Lamborghini. The unique supercar had such a rare color that he purchased it from a dealer based in Canada.

The Winner No Longer Worries About Money, Keeps Focus On His Health

Since the win, the fortunate man said that he remained focused on his health. While Saephan was diagnosed with cancer, he admitted that he is “still fighting” and that he has gone through a couple of surgeries. Those medical interventions limited his ability to travel. Yet, Saephan was still able to enjoy a guys’ getaway to Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the world.

While focusing on his health, the man said that he no longer needed to worry about money. One of the perks of winning the lottery is that Saephan’s family is also “set up” for life, the man admitted.

Other than not needing to worry about money, the Powerball jackpot winner chose a simple life. When his children come back to school, he is usually at home to meet them.

While Saephan had already won a life-changing prize, he still believes in winning. This is why he purchases Megabucks and Powerball tickets every week and remains dedicated to using his good fortune to help his family and local community.