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Lottery Winner Claims Prize; $81K Ticket Sold In North Escambia
June 8, 2012
The man that won over $80,000 with the correct numbers on a Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Davisville has claimed his prize.
According to lottery officials, Freddie Smitherman of Clanton, Ala., claimed his share of the June 1 prize Thursday at the Florida Lottery Pensacola District Office.
Smitherman received the winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $81,429.14. His top prize-winning ticket was sold at State Line Gift Shop, on Highway 97 at the Florida/Alabama state line.
Pictured: Freddie Smitherman of Clanton, Ala., poses with his wife Thursday after claiming his winnings at the Florida Lottery District Office in Pensacola. He purchases his winning ticket in the June 1 drawing in North Escambia. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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2 Responses to “Lottery Winner Claims Prize; $81K Ticket Sold In North Escambia”
Congrats, Freddie! Don’t spend it all in one place.
Congratulations! I’m sure it is a blessing to them.