Central Texas Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
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Central Texas Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
A Central Texas man is $1 million richer after claiming the second of six $1 million prizes in the state’s new $50 scratch-off lottery game.
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(July 1, 2008)—Jerry Don Iley of Salado has claimed the second of six $1 million prizes in the state’s new $50 scratch-off lottery game, $130,000 Platinum Payout, which was rolled out on June 30.

Iley claimed the prize Monday and the Texas lottery announced the prize on Wednesday.

The winning ticket was sold at CC’s Package Store at 163 FM 2483 in Morgan’s Point Resort, which is eligible for a retailer bonus of $10,000.

Halbert F. Graham of El Paso purchased the other winning ticket on Tuesday.

Iley and Graham both requested minimal publicity, the lottery said.

Four $1 million and three $5 million prizes remain to be won, the lottery said.

Texas Lottery Web Site


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Posted by: Ann Location: Texas on Jul 11, 2008 at 04:43 PM

Must be nice to have the money to waste on a $50.00 ticket. I don't know about you but I need that money for gas and food.He probley went home to his house in Salado seating on the back porch looking out at the golf course.
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Posted by: CenTex Resident Location: TX on Jul 10, 2008 at 05:56 PM

Sour grapes Lisa? Congrats to the winner! I have plans with what I will do with my lottery winnings. I just have to remember to play.
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Posted by: lisa Location: Temple on Jul 10, 2008 at 11:25 AM

Congrats to Both Wish I had 50 dollars to blow on a lottery ticket. But need my money for Gas in my car and groceries MORE.
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