Florida man wins $1 million on scratch-off after 2 family cars break down
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Florida man saw his bad luck turn around after winning a $1 million jackpot on a scratch-off ticket.
Curtis Fuller, 38, of Jacksonville, claimed a $1 million top prize from the 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game.
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $890,000.
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Fuller tells lottery officials the money couldn’t come at a better time.
"My wife's car broke down a few days ago and two days after that my truck broke down. In addition to buying a new house, this money will help us purchase two new vehicles!"
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Fuller bought his winning ticket from First Coast Energy at 711 Duval Station Road in Jacksonville. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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