Retiree Claims Massive Powerball Prize

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 posted 01:03 AM EDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Aug. 25) - A retired South Carolina state employee who spent two bucks on the lottery last week is the winner of a $260 million Powerball jackpot.

Solomon Jackson Jr. of Columbia refused Tuesday to say much about himself or his plans, including whether he will take his winnings annually over three decades or in a $129 million lump sum.

A state government retiree stepped forward to claim the Powerball prize worth almost $260 million. Solomon Jackson Jr., center, of Columbia, S.C., holds his check during a press conference Tuesday. He is married, but remained mum on the size of his family and his plans for the money.

Jackson did reveal he was an assistant supervisor for the state Revenue Department who retired in 2000. He says he is married but would not say how many children he has.

Jackson did say he doesn't think the money will change him. He bought his winning ticket and one other at a gas station after shopping at a nearby Walmart in Columbia.

Powerball is played in 30 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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