California woman, 77, wins $37M lottery with Quick Picks

Comment #30

ca-dreamin* — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:39:01 GMT

Go get her !!!!! LOL

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Perfecttiming2 — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:04:14 GMT

OMGosh!

I actually laughed out loud.....too funny

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taxijohn — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:22:28 GMT

Ehem, did I forget to tell everyone I love older woman and Sushi

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wizeguy — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:10:30 GMT

Congrats to Mitsuko Higashi and her family on the big win. Another one for QuikPicks

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rdgrnr — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:32:49 GMT

Thank you Todd. It's a privilege and a lotta fun being here.

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grave — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:27:20 GMT

Congrats to her......

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ca-dreamin* — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:14:20 GMT

I've mentioned this before.....I hit 5 out of 6 numbers on Super Lotto. My 3rd time buying a ticket AND it was a QP! I don't prefer QP's because I just don't like the numbers they give me. I did hit 4 out of 5 numbers on LL using my own numbers.

I like to study the numbers but lately I haven't been studying anything and my chart isn't up to date. I really need to get back on track! Oh and I need to start playing if I want to win.

Comment #23

HaveABall — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:33:03 GMT

Congratulations, Mitsuko Higashi, on what appears will be a net $13.78Million Take-Home Win!!!

Article reads: Higashi told Lottery officials she's been playing regularly for 25 years, always buying her tickets at Las Lomas Market Gas on San Juan Grade Road in Salinas, where the winning ticket was purchased. .... She said she knows what she wants to do with the winnings ...'I'm going to take care of my family.'

Wow, thrilling dedication/repeat process, as my actions and thoughts are t... [ More ]

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tiggs95 — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:03:32 GMT

Postal Sister so how you doing with your jackpots..Do you sit and study them out and if so how many have you busted..Don't get tiggs upset cause more people hit the jackpots wit QP's or by mistake..So many experts and so many losers..It's all luck baby!!!..Smooch..

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ca-dreamin* — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:48:02 GMT

ambelamba they say threes a charm! Time to get those numbers to hit!

Your probably right about the relatives but with all that money and at her age she might not even care.

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konane — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:07:55 GMT

Awesome story! Congratulations to Mitsuko Higashi and her family

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Dollar419 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:26:44 GMT

I'm both happy for her and very jealous--this is certainly LOTTERY KARMA--LUCK OF THE DRAW ; She knew enough to send her daughter to buy her tickets when she was too sick to go in and buy them herself that night--it pays to stay consist in playing the lottery no matter--CONGRATULATIONS!!! However I hope to win it in less time and when I do, have a great story to back up my win, i.e. double winner

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ambelamba — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:18:58 GMT

Dang, I've been playing with my dream numbers for more than three years. I don't think I can wait for 25 years, or even 10 years like Ihsan Khan did.

BYW, I feel kinda sorry for the old lady who is about to be hounded by her needy relatives (whether she knows them or not.). :D

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lottocalgal — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:28:51 GMT

You're right IGlenn, I though the San Fran office was closer but its actually further away at 89 miles Vs Hayward's 70. I thought there was a San Jose office as well but its not listed anymore. Well, looks like thats where I'll be going too. I hope I don't have to wait 25 years

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ca-dreamin* — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:06:31 GMT

LOL tiggs I know you love your QP's and I look forward to the day you go in every forum to say you won with a QP and some good luck : )

But I'm still not waiting 25 years to win! : ) And neither are you

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tiggs95 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:05:59 GMT

ca-dreaming has hurt tiggs deep..You been hanging around ridge to much and he's rubbing off on you..Be very careful who you side with POSTAL SISTER!!..You hear???.....

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Litebets27 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:54:37 GMT

The Herald out of Monteray County published that she opted to take the cash.

Congratulations to Ms. Higashi and her family.

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ca-dreamin* — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:34:25 GMT

HAHAHA QP's are the way to go IF ya wanna take 25 years to win LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats to the winner!!!! Everytime I see Hayward I think of Mervyn's

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tiggs95 — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:36:00 GMT

This could be a smart thing for her..Leave what she don't need in her will..Less money to worry about while she's still here..Age is a funny thing and winning the lottery can be stressful at any age..

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markp1950 — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:16:46 GMT

And take a 30 year annuity! She will be 107 when she collects her last check.... :-)

MarkP

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Todd — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:05:58 GMT

Something about the way you make your points makes me laugh every time. Thanks for that

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iGlenn — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:46:55 GMT

Hayward is the closest lottery office to Salinas.

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maringoman — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:44:28 GMT

25 years? wow. And I have only been at it for 6 yrs and I'm already giving up.

I needed this story to boost my morale. 19 more years here I come

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ThatScaryChick — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:26:13 GMT

Congrats to Mrs. Higashi on her win

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tiggs95 — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:44:39 GMT

Thanks ridge... tiggs told you so !!!!!..hehehehe..Love it..QP's are where it's at baaaaaaaaaaaaaby!!!..

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rdgrnr — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:36:23 GMT

This looks like a perfect opportunity for an I told you so speech from tiggs.

C'mon now tiggs, tell all them system players how the geriatric 77 yr old granny with the 3 quick picks whooped 'em all.

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Raven62 — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:56:23 GMT

Lots of Luck and a Ticket to Win It!

Congrats to the Winner

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lottocalgal — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:44:13 GMT

Congradulations to the winner. 25 years and a QP won. on a fluke. Wow ! For me thats a scary thought.

I wonder why she turned in her ticket in Hayward? thats at least a hundred miles from Salinas where she purchased her ticket.

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buttercake — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:27:54 GMT

Many congratulations to Mitsuko Higashi and her family

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THRUST — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:06:06 GMT

That's awesome!

I like to mix it up myself with QP's chosen numbers.

California woman, 77, wins $37M lottery with Quick Picks

Lottery Post — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:21:41 GMT

A 77-year-old retired Salinas hospital worker and regular lottery player will collect $21.2 million in cash after winning Saturday's $37 million SuperLotto drawing.

Mitsuko Higashi presented her golden ticket at the Lottery's Hayward office and opted for the cash payment Monday.

Higashi told Lottery officials she's been playing regularly for 25 years, always buying her tickets at Las Lomas Market Gas on San Juan Grade Road in Salinas, where the winning ticket was purchased. She was too sic... [ More ]