Office pools playing Powerball is common, but this family proves that a family Powerball pool can become a Powerball winner story, too!
You’ve heard of Powerball office pools hitting the big jackpots, but family Powerball pools are right there in the winner’s bracket, too. There are so many heartwarming stories of families winning a Powerball jackpot and other prizes. Keep reading to find out how your family can get together and dream about a Powerball win!
‘It’s a Family Thing’ for This NC Winner
Earlier in March of this year, Rosalyn Grimes of North Carolina came forward to claim her $100,000 Powerball prize. But what makes this win even more special is that her entire family plays Powerball together. Grimes told reporters, “It’s really a whole family thing,” citing how much fun it is to rally together with her mother to play. This lucky Quick Pick ticket matched four white balls and red Powerball. But with the 2X multiplier, her prize doubled. This family, which plays together (and wins together,) will share in the wealth. Grimes said she intended to use the money to pay off her mother’s home and plan a family vacation.
Other Powerball-Playing Families Who Won
Here are just a few cash-winning examples of how Powerball luck can be shared among family members.
The Reuter Family in Indiana Wins $50,000
The Reuter family from Indiana pooled their money to purchase Powerball tickets when the jackpot reached nearly $1 billion. Sue Reuter bought the tickets and, upon checking them later, discovered they had won $50,000. The winnings were shared among the four couples in the family, with plans ranging from home improvements to family vacations.
NH Siblings on ‘My Lottery Dream Home’
On the show My Lottery Dream Home, a story featured siblings who had vowed to their late father to always look out for one another. When one sibling won the lottery, he chose to split the winnings, allowing them to purchase a shared vacation home in New Hampshire, recreating cherished family holidays.
A Lucky Family Reunion
An extended family reunion might be the perfect place to create a family Powerball pool as one Missouri family did. With 17 relatives pitching in, the group rallied with fingers crossed. Lucky for them, they matched four of the five white balls drawn for a $50,000 winner.
Tips to Keep Your Family Powerball Pool Fair and Fun
Want to start your own family Powerball-playing pool? It’s a great way to bond and bring a little excitement to your group. But as with any group activity that involves money (and potentially life-changing prizes,) it’s best to set some ground rules. Keep these tips in mind so your family can play fairly and have fun.
- Elect a “Family Pool Captain”: Choose someone organized to buy tickets, track contributions, and share updates. Rotate the role if you like!
- Decide on Rules in Advance: Will you play every week or only when the jackpot hits a certain amount? Will you pick numbers or use Quick Picks? Put it in writing so everyone’s clear.
- Keep it Transparent: Share a photo of the tickets before the drawing and keep a group text or email chain going to build excitement and trust.
- Use Digital Tools: Use apps like Splitwise or Venmo to track who’s paid in. That way, no one forgets or feels left out.
- Agree on Payout Splits: Before any wins, agree on how the prize will be divided. Equally among all contributors? Or just those who chipped in that week? Avoid future confusion with a shared agreement.
Family Pools Bring the Fun Home
Powerball pools aren’t just for coworkers and office break rooms. As these inspiring stories show, families who play together can win together. And they create lifelong memories along the way. From NC to Indiana and Missouri to New Hampshire, Powerball has brought joy to family tables everywhere. So the next time you’re gathered for Sunday supper or a family vacation, grab a few tickets together. Because dreaming big is even better when it’s a family affair.