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Escambia School Bus Driver Claims $1 Million Top Prize In Scratch-Off Lottery Game
June 7, 2021
A school bus driver from Escambia County has claimed a $1 million top prize from “The Fastest Road to $1,000,000″ Florida Lottery scratch-off game.
Gregory Thomas, 52, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000.
Thomas, who has driven school buses for 30 years, claimed his prize a mere hours after discovering he had a the winning ticket in the $30 game.
“I almost didn’t believe it when I saw $1,000,000 printed on the ticket, but after the initial shock, I came straight to Tallahassee to claim my prize,” he said. Thomas shared that he has no immediate plans of retiring or giving up his daily bus route, but he is planning to use some of his winnings to give back to his parents.
Thomas purchased his winning ticket from Circle K, located at 5661 Quintette Road in Pace. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket.
Pictured: Gregory Thomas (right) poses with Florida Lottery Chief of Staff Reggie Dixon (left) and an oversized check after claiming a $1 million top prize in a $30 scratch-off game. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Comments
25 Responses to “Escambia School Bus Driver Claims $1 Million Top Prize In Scratch-Off Lottery Game”
I would say congratulations, but I’m too jealous.
Nah, I’ll say it anyway. Congratulations.
Congratulations you deserve that
Why should he share the wealth he drove our school kids around for 30 years he deserves every bit of that $1000000 and to be left alone. Share the wealth what you got to be out of your mind
Congratulations, well Deserved, 5 years ago i won on a scratch off game, i know how you’re feeling, enjoy your BLESSINGS and stay Humble…
Congrats
Congratulations! My sister was a school bus driver for years, and I know it was a tough job. You deserve this, and bless you for helping out your parents. Got bless.
Congrats I’m next
A school bus driver for 30yrs., he certainly deserves his win. Congrats!!
Way to go
Congratulations a job well done that shows your concern about the children and they will be of getting to school safely and return the home safely and the kindness of your heart to make sure that they was protected God bless beautiful winning
Congratulations!
Congratulations! God bless you!
Congrats to you. I’m excited to see hard working people win, you deserve it.
Blessings come to good person in life …go to helping you parents out good to hear .. congratulations on your win
Congratulations!
Congrats
Congrats on your ticket….. work at at gas station myself
In charlotte going threw tuff times….. Congrats again on your
If I won something so big I would be doing the same thing….
Have a blessed hope many more good winnings come your way
Awesome Greg
Hi there I am so grateful that you got bless give thanks to our heavenly Father and he send you a big blessing today enjoy it with your family and praise the Lord for the big blessing God bless you and your family always
I wonder if Circle K puts that $2,000 in their corporate account, or if any of the workers at the store get that “commission”?
Share the wealth
How wonderful!!!!God has smiled on you. What a blessing
I teach, so I have an idea what bus drivers must go through. I am sooo happy for him!!!
So very happy for you! To a guy that has always been there for me and just a really great friend. You have been one of the kindest friends and a hard worker. You will go the extra mile for people and it hasn’t gone in unnoticed. Enjoy
Wow! That is so awesome! Congratulations!!!