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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- General
- Miami Herald
‘I was stunned.' 9 lottery players try their luck — and win big prizes
National 'I was stunned.' 9 lottery players try their luck — and win big prizes Annette Smith turned a routine coffee stop into a $50,000 Pick 5 win by playing her favorite birthday numbers. A grandpa in Bel Air had to double-check his $8 Powerball ticket before believing he scored $50,000. Meanwhile, a Washington casino guest took a different gamble, buying a Lotto ticket and winning a massive $1.3 million jackpot. Read the stories below. A lottery player hit the jackpot on a game bought at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn, Washington. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 1: CASINO PLAYER WINS $1.3 MILLION JACKPOT IN WASHINGTON — BUT NOT THE WAY YOU THINK The lucky lottery player has 180 days to claim their prize. | Published June 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner Lottery file photo By TIM DOMINICK NO. 2: SC MAN DIDN'T BELIEVE HE WON LOTTERY GAME'S GRAND PRIZE UNTIL THE CHECK WAS IN HIS HANDS The odds of winning the six-figure jackpot were 1-in-960,000. | Published July 3, 2024 | Read Full Story by Noah Feit A man won big and is closer to buying a home thanks to a lucky lottery ticket in Maryland. Photo by Sandy Millar via Unsplash NO. 3: MAN DREAMING OF BUYING A HOME WINS BIG LOTTERY PRIZE IN MARYLAND. 'I WAS STUNNED' 'The happy man has been working toward buying a house and reports that the prize will help him with his goal.' | Published July 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brooke Baitinger North Carolina lottery players won prizes ranging from $100,000 to $390,000. N.C. Education Lottery NO. 4: $390,000 LOTTERY PRIZE AMONG SEVERAL BIG WINS ACROSS NC. WHERE WERE THE TICKETS SOLD? Here's what to know about the state's lucky weekend. | Published July 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper A Georgia lottery player just missed the Powerball jackpot, but still won a sizable prize, officials said. Jerry Habraken USA TODAY NETWORK NO. 5: POWERBALL PLAYER WINS BIG IN GEORGIA, OFFICIALS SAY. WHERE WAS THE LUCKY TICKET SOLD? Check your tickets! | Published July 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney A grandpa won big after buying an $8 lottery ticket, Maryland officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 6: GRANDPA PLAYED LOTTERY FOR 'YEARS AND YEARS' IN MARYLAND. THEN HE LANDED BIG WIN The man was 'unsure' and needed confirmation when he first learned of the win, officials said. | Published July 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Paloma Chavez The woman won big on a Pick 5 ticket, which she bought during a coffee stop, using her birthday numbers, Maryland Lottery officials said. Photo from Maryland Lottery NO. 7: LOTTERY PLAYER'S BIG MARYLAND WIN LEAVES HER 'SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF HER LUNGS' 'I never imagined winning such a big prize.' | Published July 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Daniella Segura Dedicated lottery player celebrates biggest win in over 15 years, Maryland officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 8: LOTTERY PLAYER HAD 'SOME LUCK' OVER 15 YEARS, BUT 'NOTHING LIKE' LATEST MARYLAND PRIZE The winner was so 'stunned' at the site of the number she scanned the ticket several times to confirm, officials said. | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brooke Baitinger A Missouri woman considered the number 23 unlucky until she passed on a winning lottery ticket with that number to her husband. GETTY IMAGES NO. 9: WIFE SAW 'UNLUCKY' NUMBER ON LOTTERY TICKET AND GAVE IT TO HUSBAND — BUT THEY WON BIG 'What I've learned is that there is no unlucky number!' the Missouri woman said. | Published March 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Rhiannon Saegert The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Techday NZ
29-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change
Sysdoc has been recognised for its work supporting transformation within the New Zealand Defence Force by receiving two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry. The consultancy received the Sub-contractor/SME of the Year for Service honour, as well as the Kotahitanga (Unity) Award, the latter presented to team member Annette Smith. Sysdoc has contributed to NZDF's ongoing transformation through efforts focused on simplifying workflows for Defence personnel, modernising learning materials, enhancing organisational capability, and improving workforce engagement. The awards distinguish the consultancy's involvement in helping Defence staff operate effectively in complex, high-trust environments. Desiree Botica, Chief Executive Officer of Sysdoc, commented on the significance of the recognition, stating, "This recognition reflects the strength of our partnership with NZDF and the dedication of our people to delivering meaningful, people-focused change. As a New Zealand business, we're proud to support the Defence Force and other organisations across Aotearoa in building capability, resilience, and innovation." The Kotahitanga Award, presented to Annette Smith, acknowledges her contributions towards promoting collaboration and unity among teams throughout transformational projects. Sysdoc emphasised that these values are central to its working methodology, prioritising partnership and inclusion. The award was presented in the presence of representatives from the Royal New Zealand Navy. Sysdoc also credited Business Development Manager Leila Massey for her leadership in building robust relationships with the Defence sector. Massey's work involved delivering practical, budget-conscious solutions and supporting project sponsors in executing their vision in partnership with the Sysdoc team. The consultancy maintains teams based in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This footprint allows Sysdoc to bring an international perspective to Defence-related projects, providing solutions designed for high-trust and mission-critical environments. According to the consultancy, its New Zealand heritage informs its approach, anchoring its work in local values and responsive client engagement. Sysdoc's work with the NZDF has placed particular emphasis on embedding artificial intelligence and automation into operational procedures, designing scalable learning and change programmes, and supporting digital transformation with a focus on people. The organisation stated that it aims to develop tailored solutions by understanding the specific context, culture, and challenges faced by its clients. Sysdoc reported that it has nearly four decades of experience as a consultancy, combining sector expertise with AI technology to support organisational efficiency and cost effectiveness. Its services cover both public and private sector partners, delivering business transformation, learning programmes, and change management across multiple regions.
