What's it like to win $528M? Powerball winners talk 'overwhelming experience' (1419 hits)
Tennessee couple John and Lisa Robinson talk with TODAY about what life has been like since winning $528 million from last week's record Powerball jackpot. In the days since announcing their Powerball win on TODAY, John and Lisa Robinson have already felt its life-changing effects. The Tennessee couple is one of three winners of $528 million from last week's record $1.5 billion jackpot.
"It's been an overwhelming experience, and I think my husband and I finally realized the impact,'' Lisa told TODAY on Tuesday.
The Robinsons have allowed TODAY to follow them since their announcement on Jan. 15. to get a glimpse at what life is like when your bank account swells by nine figures. Winning tickets were also sold in California and Florida, but the owners have not yet come forward to claim their share of the prize.
RELATED: Powerball winners: Tennessee couple reveals their jackpot-winning ticket on TODAY Show
The parents of two from Munford, Tennessee, which has a population of about 6,000, are still trying to absorb everything while remaining grounded. "We're common people,'' John said. "We're just like ya'll are."
Life back in Munford has also gotten more hectic.
RELATED: Powerball jackpot hits $1.5 billion: Here's how to stay anonymous if you win
"I love my Hondas and I can't even drive my own cars right now,'' Lisa said. "My friends, they want to come see me and they can't come see me right now. I want to go visit some of my friends and just relax."
