A man from Virginia discovered he had won $1 million while attempting to claim a $600 award.
The personnel at the lottery customer support department informed Jose Flores Velasquez about his prize.
He informed lottery officials that he may start a business with his winnings.
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State officials reported that a Virginia man received a significant shock when he went to collect what he believed to be a $600 lottery prize but later discovered he had actually won $1 million.
Tuesday, the Virginia Lottery said that Jose Flores Velasquez purchased a 20X the Money scratch-off ticket from a grocery store in Annadale after work.
Velasquez was notified at the lottery company’s customer service line that his ticket was worth more than he anticipated.
“He had the option of receiving the whole $1 million reward over 30 years or a lump sum of $759,878 before taxes,” according to lottery officials. “He opted for the cash option. The Virginia Lottery awards the retailer a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.”
According to officials, Velasquez may use the award money to start a business. The likelihood of getting first place is 1 in 1,754,400.
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September 7, 2022
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