On New Year’s Eve, a woman from North Carolina collapsed on live television after it was announced that she was the first winner of the Powerball Millionaire of 2024 and received a cash prize of $1 million. Just as the announcement was made, Pamela Bradshaw fell on the ground after her name was shouted out on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’. “Pamela!” said show host Ryan Seacrest. “You’ve made a million dollars!” Pamela collapsed to the ground, only to get back up seconds later with the help of her daughter Joanna Hinson and the host.
Pamela, who hails from Clinton, was one of the five Powerball players across the United States
“Oh my god!” the woman, then exclaimed. “I’m so blessed,” she added, as her daughter hugged her. Pamela said that she would give a “little bit” of the money to Joanna following which Ryan appealed to her to give more amount than that. According to the North Carolina Lottery, this was the second consecutive year that a North Carolinian citizen got the prize money of $1 million on New Year’s Eve. Pamela, who hails from Clinton, was one of the five Powerball players across the United States who were chosen to try their luck at winning $1 million. It was for the first time, Pamela had visited New York City and it was also her first time flying on a plane. “I cried on the plane ride and I cried at the Statue of Liberty,” she said while speaking to the lottery authorities. “It’s just been so incredible,” she added.
According to the New York Post, she won the VIP vacation through a state lottery second-chance drawing. According to the New York Post, the woman spent four days and three nights in the Big Apple as part of her New York City trip. Pamela stated that she intended to use the funds to purchase a property. “I’d like to have my own home that is mine and in which I feel safe.” “Nothing fancy or large, just a small cottage or something with one or two bedrooms,” she explained.