Marie Holmes, a single mother from Shallotte, North Carolina, gained national attention in 2015 when she won a $188 million Powerball jackpot. Opting for the lump-sum payment, she received approximately $127 million before taxes, which amounted to about $88 million after deductions. As of 2025, estimates of her net worth vary significantly, ranging from around $4 million to as high as $100 million, depending on sources and financial assessments .