This story begins when an active United States Marine, living in Yuma, Arizona, found $10 in his pocket and decided to purchase a $100 Million Cash Spectacular Scratchers ticket. A lot of people buy a lot of scratch lottery tickets, but the Marine got lucky with that unique attempt, and managed to win a $1 million lottery prize. National lottery

“It was an honor to award this prize to an active-duty Marine, a man committed to serving America as a member of our Armed Forces,” Jeff Hatch-Miller, executive director of the Arizona Lottery, stated. “We were all thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate this winner, and to know this win will positively impact his life.”

Lottery officials stated that the man wishes to keep his anonymity and that he was but one of 10 people who managed to win $1 million. The lucky store, situated at 2381 S. Ave B in Yuma, is called Barney’s. the lucky Marine chose to receive is prize in the form of a 20-year annuity, so, before taxes, he will receive $50,000 a year. Also, it appears that he will be deployed abroad in the months to come. Lottery results

The $100 Million Cash Spectacular Scratchers is one of the most popular games in Arizona, giving out (as its name suggests) $100 million in prizes. There are more than 4.8 million winning tickets every time, with prizes ranging from $10 to $1 million. However, only 10 of those tickets are lucky enough to grant the purchaser $1 million.

The word around the community is that people are overjoyed that a man who serves his country managed to get lucky enough to get such an award. The lottery represents a beautiful concept, and we get winners of every social status and job imaginable. As the Marine still wishes to keep his identity a secret, we can only hope that he is a man that truly deserves his award, and it will not deter him from serving his country in the future.

Anything is possible, as long as you truly believe in something. This Marine, managed to win the big prize with just one ticket. Who knows, maybe next time it will be one of you. US lottery

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