Man’s suspicion of scam email about $100,000 lottery prize proved wrong

A Macomb County, Michigan resident expressed skepticism when he received an email informing him about his $100,000 lottery prize from a second chance drawing. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter July 5 (UPI) — A Michigan man, residing in Macomb County, recently shared his apprehensions when he initially …

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In a Remarkable Weekend, Iowa Man Finds Love and Hits the Jackpot

Nick Miller’s fortunate weekend took an exciting turn when he won a lottery jackpot of $390,191 the morning after his marriage proposal was accepted. This incredible news comes from the Iowa Lottery, who provided the photo accompanying this story. Subscribe to the UPI Odd Newsletter July 3 (UPI) —An Iowa man experienced an extraordinary stroke …

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N.C. Man Wins $200,000 Lottery Prize Thanks to Mom’s Superstition

Donald Pittman, a resident of Newport, North Carolina, attributed his $200,000 lottery win to a superstition passed down by his mother. This photo, courtesy of the North Carolina Education Lottery, documents his life-changing prize. Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter June 30 (UPI) — A man from North Carolina recently won a $200,000 lottery prize after …

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Unaware Owner Holds Jackpot-Winning Lottery Ticket in Wallet for a Week

Yandiel Cruz-Chavez was completely oblivious to the fact that the lottery ticket for the Fantasy 5 game in his wallet was actually a lucky winner worth $199,407. It wasn’t until a week after the drawing that he finally remembered to check it. Photo courtesy of the Michigan Lottery Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter June 23 …

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Kentucky Lottery grants man $50,000 ‘pre-birthday surprise’

Robert Fisher purchased a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket and was pleasantly surprised when he won a significant prize of $50,000. This stroke of luck was a delightful “early birthday present” for Fisher. The Kentucky Lottery was kind enough to provide a photo for reference. Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter June 16 (UPI) — A gentleman …

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