Do you believe in miracles? Well, you might just after learning about the ‘luckiest woman’ in the world: Joan R. Ginther. 

Joan R. Ginther, also known as the "lottery woman," is a woman from Texas who has won the lottery four times. You read right – four times, with multiple million-dollar payouts each time, totalling over $20 million in winnings. 

The odds of this are one in 18 septillion

Naturally, her wins have sparked both curiosity and suspicion, leading many to question how one person could be so lucky.

Ginther, who has a PhD in statistics from Stanford University, has been described as "a mathematical genius" by those who know her. Her background in statistics and probability theory has led some to believe that she may have found a way to increase her odds of winning.

Others, however, have suggested that Ginther may have simply been incredibly lucky. The odds of winning the lottery even once are incredibly small, and the odds of winning four times are virtually astronomical. It is possible that Ginther simply beat the odds through sheer luck, although many find this explanation hard to believe.

Regardless of how she did it, Ginther's wins have made her a bit of a legend in the world of lottery winners. Her story has been the subject of countless news articles and TV segments, and her success has inspired many to try their luck at the lottery. Whether she was simply lucky or found a way to tilt the odds in her favour, there is no denying that Joan R. Ginther is one of the luckiest lottery players of all time.

With the odds of one in 18 septillion, none of us will probably ever reach Ginther levels of luck. But that doesn’t mean you can’t cash out a few millions yourself.

In fact, on Friday, March 10, the EuroMillions draw could see a very lucky winner scoop up a whopping €17,000,000 jackpot

You read that right! For €3, you could be in the chance to bank this super sum, and you’ll get seven 777 scratch cards for free. That’s basically seven extra chances to win.

On Friday, March 10, the EuroMillions draw could see a very lucky winner scoop up a whopping €17,000,000 jackpot. On Friday, March 10, the EuroMillions draw could see a very lucky winner scoop up a whopping €17,000,000 jackpot. 

How it works

  1. Sign-up to Lottoland using this link
  2. Pick your EuroMillions numbers
  3. You will only be charged €3

The x7 scratch cards will be available instantly. Just match 3 symbols to win up to €7,777! With Lottoland, players from Malta can now bet on the €17,000,000 EuroMillions draw which takes place Friday at 9pm. 

This special offer is only for new customers… which is a fantastic gift to bestow on your favourite women this Women’s Day, celebrated in March. You could make them feel uber special and lucky, just like Joan R. Ginther. Just click here to get started.

Happy Women’s Day! 

Lottoland is operated by European Lotto and Betting Limited and is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, licence number MGA/B2C/609/2018. Players must be 18 or over. This article is purely for fun. Games of chance are entirely random. Gambling can be harmful if not controlled. Please gamble safely. For help visit rgf.org.mt. The offer must be redeemed by clicking on and signing up through the link provided in the article above. The offer is available to new players only and only redeemable once per player. The promotion expires on March 31, 2023 at 23:59 CEST. These terms are supplemental to Lottoland’s Promotional Terms and Conditions which are found here.

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