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.

Comments

21 Responses to “Atmore Man Claims $3 Million Lottery Prize Ticket Sold In North Escambia”

  1. BLESSED on February 24th, 2014 1:06 pm

    Congrats and Enjoy!!!!

  2. Terri Sanders on February 22nd, 2014 7:46 pm

    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…

  3. brenda on February 22nd, 2014 12:05 pm

    Congratulations wished I knew you so you could share with me I work in Atmore

  4. 429SCJ on February 22nd, 2014 5:25 am

    Think before you spend and please consult a certified financial advisor.

    Manage your wealth so that it may increase. Think of the long haul.

  5. perdido fisherman on February 21st, 2014 5:02 pm

    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.

  6. genavia crook on February 21st, 2014 2:32 pm

    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

  7. river ron on February 21st, 2014 1:07 pm

    Hey Marc….I think we met @ 30 yrs ago…some kinda distant cuz….I’ll be in touch bro..

  8. coachbell on February 21st, 2014 1:03 pm

    Holy Crap!!! I played baseball with Marcus at Flomaton! Hey, listen…I was wondering if I could borrow 2.5 million?

  9. Louise on February 21st, 2014 10:12 am

    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.

  10. Sam on February 21st, 2014 9:44 am

    Invest well! You are about to find out just who are your true friends and family. Watch the family closely, very closely. Congratulations!!

  11. Greedykinfolks on February 21st, 2014 9:29 am

    Hey Cousin Marcus!!!! JK

  12. Gembeaux on February 21st, 2014 8:39 am

    Long-lost cousin Marcus! ;-)

  13. Cynthia Owens on February 21st, 2014 8:13 am

    Congratulations Marcus!!!! It couldn’t have happened to a nicer person. Now Run! Lol…

  14. Jenn Hall on February 21st, 2014 8:00 am

    WAS your supervisor LOL!

  15. C.M. on February 21st, 2014 7:40 am

    Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Congrats!

  16. keith on February 21st, 2014 7:35 am

    Take care of your
    Dad marcus..he is a good hearted man..good luck and congrates.

  17. Spiney Gray on February 21st, 2014 7:28 am

    Congrats and God Bless!! Love some positive feel good news!

  18. Just Me on February 21st, 2014 7:23 am

    Congrats man!!! BEWARE of all of your new “friends and relatives”……

  19. joni on February 21st, 2014 6:04 am

    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 :)

  20. Michael Weaver on February 21st, 2014 4:00 am

    Congratulations! !! Wonder if he’s going back to work Monday? ??? Lol

  21. Ryan on February 21st, 2014 1:12 am

    That’s my supervisor congratulations big dog!!!!!!