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Wife Saves $50,000 Lottery Win from Friend
26 Jul
Summary
- A man almost traded a winning lottery ticket for a $40 debt.
- His wife intervened, preventing the ticket from being given away.
- The lucky winner plans a mortgage payment and Disney cruise.
An Air Force veteran experienced a moment of disbelief when he discovered a winning $50,000 lottery ticket. The fortunate event occurred when John Hamilton Jr. of Cumberland, Maryland, purchased a scratch-off ticket on July 3rd. The following day, he encountered a friend to whom he owed $40 and impulsively offered the unscratched ticket as payment.
However, his wife's quick thinking prevented the transaction. She intercepted the ticket, prompting Hamilton to scratch it himself. After confirming the substantial win at the convenience store, he claimed his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters on July 21st. He plans to pay down his mortgage and take his children on a Disney cruise with the winnings.
