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Atmore Man Claims $3 Million Lottery Prize Ticket Sold In North Escambia
February 21, 2014
An Atmore man cashed in a winning $3 million prize scratch-off lottery ticket at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee.
Marcus Knowles, 36, purchased the winning $20 Gold Rush Tripler ticket at the State Line Gift Shop, 11208 Highway 97 in Davisville. He chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,950,000.
“I enjoy playing Florida Lottery Scratch-Off games,” said Knowles. “I have won a few smaller prizes in the past, but nothing this big!”
Pictured: Marcus Knowles poses with his over-sized check after claiming his $3 million Gold Rush Tripler prize at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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21 Responses to “Atmore Man Claims $3 Million Lottery Prize Ticket Sold In North Escambia”
Congrats and Enjoy!!!!
A good financial planner will be able to help him make decisions that will enable him to enjoy the rest of his life without working nose to the grind stone..happy for you…
Congratulations wished I knew you so you could share with me I work in Atmore
Think before you spend and please consult a certified financial advisor.
Manage your wealth so that it may increase. Think of the long haul.
Marcus, I think your my long lost daddy, when can i come live with you so you can get to know yer long lost son. I promise i’ll keep my room clean and take out the trash. Your long lost son cletus.
Congrat’s on your win Marcus……I can finally say that I know someone who won some real money from the lotto……..Oh yeah almost forgot, I think my 6th baby is yours,,,,,can you say child support!!!!!!!!LOL
Hey Marc….I think we met @ 30 yrs ago…some kinda distant cuz….I’ll be in touch bro..
Holy Crap!!! I played baseball with Marcus at Flomaton! Hey, listen…I was wondering if I could borrow 2.5 million?
Joni: Not only would Mr. Marcus have “friends and relatives” crawling out of the woodwork that he has never heard of he could easily become a target for the local criminals. I don’t mean to put a damper on this joyful time for Mr. Marcus, but unfortunately reality is what it is. Mr. Marcus: Congratulations on your life-changing win. I hope you and your family have a truly happy and blessed life. Be careful and God Bless.
Invest well! You are about to find out just who are your true friends and family. Watch the family closely, very closely. Congratulations!!
Hey Cousin Marcus!!!! JK
Long-lost cousin Marcus!
Congratulations Marcus!!!! It couldn’t have happened to a nicer person. Now Run! Lol…
WAS your supervisor LOL!
Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Congrats!
Take care of your
Dad marcus..he is a good hearted man..good luck and congrates.
Congrats and God Bless!! Love some positive feel good news!
Congrats man!!! BEWARE of all of your new “friends and relatives”……
Congratulations…. But I must say if I ever won that kind of money in this small town, you wouldn’t know it. Now everybody will wanna be Mr. Marcus friend LOL. Bless you on ur winnings hope you spend it will
Congratulations! !! Wonder if he’s going back to work Monday? ??? Lol
That’s my supervisor congratulations big dog!!!!!!