Claimed: Escambia Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million

December 3, 2010

A Powerball lottery ticket sold on Nine Mile Road is worth $1 million.

Four players matched five numbers in the Wednesday Powerball drawing, with three of the winners adding “Power Play” to their ticket to win the a $1 million prize. A million dollar ticket was sold at the Kangaroo Express at Nine Mile Road and I-10.

The ticket was claimed Friday by Gary Morgan, 43, of Daphne, Ala. Morgan told Lottery officials that he plans to spend a portion of the winnings to buy Christmas presents for his children.

The winning numbers were 05-10-11-12-20 and the Powerball was 02.

Comments

7 Responses to “Claimed: Escambia Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million”

  1. whineNdine on December 4th, 2010 1:17 pm

    Do you really think the LORD wants his part…that is SIN MONEY my friend…this guy was gambling with GODS money to start with…..and is gambling with HIS own soul if he is not saved….give it to the church ?? you are kidding me …right ??
    But I am sure he is happy for now….check on him in a few years…see if he is truely happy…By the way…he cant take it with him !!!!

  2. Horrific! on December 4th, 2010 12:52 pm

    Gary

    Give them a college education for Christmas….now there’s a present
    they will have forever.

  3. interested reader on December 4th, 2010 9:36 am

    CONGRATS! Great Christmas present! ENJOY! Remember to give the Lord His portion, after all He gave His life for you.

  4. JW on December 4th, 2010 7:24 am

    The names of the winners shouldn’t be given out. Causes added problems for the winners and too many new “friends”. Too much greed.

  5. Splat on December 3rd, 2010 4:58 pm

    Gary Morgan, you’re my best friend. : )

  6. Jim W on December 3rd, 2010 2:35 pm

    Now let’s hope someone comes forward to claim it.

  7. Michelle on December 3rd, 2010 9:14 am

    Congrads to those who won!

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