Powerball Winners Head to Graceland
MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–What do you do after winning $528 million dollars and become one of the
winners of the biggest lottery jackpot in U.S. history? Go to Graceland!
Just a day after Powerball winners John and Lisa Robinson verified their
incredible lottery win with Tennessee Lottery officials, Graceland in
Memphis was honored to welcome the Munford, Tennessee couple to Elvis’
iconic mansion this past Saturday, along with their friends and family.
Their visit was covered by a Today Show video crew in a story that aired
this morning on the NBC morning show. http://www.today.com/news/what-s-it-win-528m-powerball-winners-talk-overwhelming-experience-t67676
The couple had never been to Graceland before but it was something that
Lisa Robinson had always wanted to do. The couple was looking for a fun
activity for their family after returning to Tennessee, following their
trip to New York to appear on The Today Show last Friday to announce
that they had the lucky lottery ticket with the winning Powerball
numbers.
When asked why they came to Graceland so soon after winning the jackpot,
Mr. Robinson said, “Well, I’ve never been here. I just wanted to take
everyone out the day after we claimed the prize and verified it. I
wanted to have a relaxing day with my wife and my friends.” And what did
he think of his visit? “It’s awesome. I wish I would have come sooner. I
always liked Elvis. I loved his movies and I loved his music.”
About Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Elvis Presley’s Graceland, in Memphis, is music’s most important and
beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the
world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises,
Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland, its related properties,
including The Guest House at Graceland 450-room hotel, opening in
October 2016, as well as the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of
artifacts from Elvis’ home and career. EPE also produces and licenses
Elvis-themed live events, tours and attractions worldwide, including
“Graceland Presents ELVIS: The Exhibition” at the Westgate Las Vegas
Resort & Casino. Graceland Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Joel
Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE. In 2015, Graceland was named
the world’s “Best Musical Attraction” and “Best Historic Southern
Attraction” in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards and in 2013,
voted the #1 “Iconic American Attraction” in the same poll. For more
information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.graceland.com.
Stay connected to Elvis Presley’s Graceland:
Website: http://www.graceland.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElvisPresleysGraceland
@VisitGraceland on Twitter, Instagram and Periscope
Graceland Blog: http://blog.graceland.com/
Graceland Podcast: http://www.graceland.com/connect/podcast.aspx
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialGraceland
Livestream events: https://livestream.com/ElvisPresleyGraceland
SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio, Channel 19: http://www.siriusxm.com/Elvisradio
Contacts
for Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
David Beckwith, 323-845-9836
david@thebeckwithcompany.com
