US Man Jokes About Winning Lottery Minutes Before $1 Million Jackpot

George Hurt from Roanoke won $1 million in the Virginia Lottery scratcher game after playing for 13 years. He opted for a lump-sum payment of $571,000 before taxes. The winning ticket was sold at 604 Minute Market on Cloverdale Road, earning store owner Timir Patel a $10,000 bonus. The Virginia Lottery notes that such bonuses help local businesses contribute to their communities.READ FULL