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Millions in lottery winnings confiscated
Data from the State of Florida shows thousands of lottery winners have had their lottery winnings garnished by the state's unemployment agency. FOX 35 News has been hearing from dozens of people who say they don't understand why.
FORT MYERS, Fla. - A Florida woman is now $1 million richer after claiming a winning lottery ticket.
Carly Cooper claimed a $1 million scratch-off ticket this week, the Florida Lottery announced Monday. The 29-year-old from Fort Myers purchased the winning $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular scratch-off ticket from 7-Eleven at 18781 Three Oaks Parkway in Fort Myers.
Cooper chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000. The gas station will also get a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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The $50 scratch-off game features two top prizes of $1 million a year for life and 234 prizes of $1 million.