Immigrant from Laos with cancer, Cheng 'Charlie' Saephan, won $1.3bn Powerball jackpot in Oregon, splitting winnings with wife and friend.

An immigrant from Laos, battling cancer, won the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon. Cheng 'Charlie' Saephan, along with his wife Duanpen and friend Laiza Chao, will evenly split the winnings, taking a lump sum payment of $422 million after taxes. Saephan plans to use the funds to provide for his family and find better medical care for his cancer treatment.

April 29, 2024
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