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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.
SANFORD, Fla. - A 56-year-old Central Florida man is now a millionaire after claiming a winning lottery ticket!
Antiono Redden of Sanford claimed a $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery announced Monday. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
Redden purchased the winning ticket from Kevin's Corner Store at 2001 South French Avenue in Sanford. The store will get a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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The $50 scratch-off game offers two top prizes of $1 million a year for life and 234 prizes of $1 million.