Wealthy investors claim $254 million Powerball jackpot

Here's another story to file under "Life Just Isn't Fair."

The Nov. 2 Powerball jackpot, with an annuity value of $254.2 million, was claimed Monday by three well-heeled investment managers from a rich Connecticut town.

And they purchased just a single ticket.

At a gas station.

They're big shots at Greenwich, Conn.-based Belpointe LLC, which reportedly manages $82 million in real estate and corporate assets. Brandon Lacoff is cofounder and managing director. Gregory Skidmore is president and chief investment officer. Tim Davidson, who bought the ticket, is a senior portfolio manager and "wealth advisor."

"Belpointe is best known for its development of Beacon Hill of Greenwich, a luxury town home development," according to the firm's website.

Greenwich was dubbed "a millionaire-studded suburb" by the New York Times.

But no genius number-crunching was needed to defy Powerball's astronomical odds and win its 12th biggest prize ever - and the largest in Connecticut history. Davidson let the lottery's computers pick random numbers: 12, 14, 34, 39, 46 and the Powerball of 36.

They opted for the cash payout of $151.7 million, and set up the Putnam Avenue Family Trust to oversee the funds.

They arrived at lottery headquarters Monday "in a supersized stretch limo and business suits," according to the New York Post.

But they let their attorney, Jason Kurland, do the speaking at the lottery news conference.

"Obviously, everybody is extremely excited. These numbers are huge. This is going to benefit many people," Kurland said.

A sizeable chunk will go to charity, he said.

"They've become their dream clients, for sure," he said.

Also thrilled was the manager of the BP gas station in Stamford, Conn., which will get $100,000 for selling the winner.

"Christmas is a little early," said Ranjit Singh.