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Jackpot Winner 'Keeps It Real' by Not Claiming Money |
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By David Akadjian | Dealer staff writer
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Sun, Apr 23, 2006
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 CINCINNATI – Local graphic designer Nils Jorkwad came forward today as the winner of the $265 million Powerball jackpot.
After showing reporters the winning ticket, Jorkwad announced his intentions to "keep it real" by not claiming any of the money.
"I don't want your Powerblood money," Jorkwad said. He then launched into a 20-minute tirade about regressive taxes on the poor.
Jorkwad, a student at the University of Cincinnati, purchased the winning ticket on April 15th at the Corryville Kroger along with a pack of Viceroys and two 40s of Olde English. All were bought with money from his parents' trust fund.
When several bystanders offered to take the ticket, Jorkwad threatened to tear it up. Police calmed him down by buying him several scratch offs. Still, Jorkwad would have nothing to do with the $265 million jackpot and stormed off muttering Decembrists' lyrics.
If you're looking to pry the ticket from his cold, dead hands, Jorkwad drives a black 2005 BMW Mini Cooper with Ohio license plate JRK 497. He was last sighted heading for the Urban Outfitters in Clifton.
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