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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Florida man wins lottery, must visit mom Florida Lottery: Florida man wins lottery, must visit momMIAMI, Fla. — When Johan Fourie's mom asked him on Sunday when he was going to come visit her, his answer was as funny as it was seemingly unrealistic. "When I win the lottery," Fourie said. Moments later, Fourie checked his Florida Lotto ticket and saw that he had actually won the $4 million jackpot. "I had no idea I would be calling her back later that day to tell her I was on my way!" he said Wednesday. For 12 years, the 62-year-old Hollywood man had played the same numbers — 9, 10, 23, 24, 37, 38 — religiously every week. His diligence finally paid off in a big way. Fourie chose to take the lump sum payment of more than $2.3 million. Maybe mom will get a really nice dinner with her visit. MSNBC We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 16 comments. Last comment 2 years ago by . United States Member #47874 November 4, 2006 3930 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2011, 8:39 pm - IP Logged | |
Good for sticking with the same number..It happens to a few.. | | |
Maryland United States Member #10659 January 14, 2005 5149 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2011, 8:43 pm - IP Logged | |
Never try to out smart your mom!! But, what a reward.. Feeling, PRICELESS!!! | | |
United States Member #26687 November 16, 2005 330 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2011, 9:00 pm - IP Logged | |
Wow the guy really believed in those numbers....Now use that money to treat mom to a nice dinner maybe take her some flowers.  | | |
Oklahoma United States Member #82920 November 12, 2009 3461 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2011, 9:44 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats on your win Mr. Johan Fourie...make sure you visit your mother | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12453 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2011, 10:13 pm - IP Logged | |
I hope he takes good care of his mother now. He's got no excuse not to now. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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Housekeeper MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 13141 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2011, 10:15 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats and give your Mom a big hug. | | |
Albuquerque, New Mexico United States Member #5219 June 18, 2004 377 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 18, 2011, 6:56 am - IP Logged | |
Well, bless his heart. Isn't this a heart warming story? Also, it's ironic that he would even make a statement as he did, "when I win the lottery, " and bingo...he wins! I guess there's hope for us all.  -- Bye, bye! When you win, may you glow as brightly as the
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United States Member #102772 December 25, 2010 108 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 18, 2011, 1:24 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations to him and his mom! Hopefully I can be as lucky as him tomorrow night....Washington lotto is currently @ 8.7 M...I've been playing for weeks...my time is now. All things are possible to those that believe!!!!!! | | |
United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 777 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 18, 2011, 2:56 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations to Mr. Fourie on the real good win. I wonder, did he claim it as an annuity or the lesser lump-sum payment option? The article read as if it has been years since his last visit to his mother, and as if their relationship was strained. 
Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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Sunny part of town United States Member #102906 December 27, 2010 224 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 18, 2011, 3:03 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats to Mr.Fourie, playing the same numbers for 12 years he deserve it. Hopefully my numbers can come up tonight for the Mega Millions jackpot! | | |
Florida United States Member #78340 August 1, 2009 2496 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 18, 2011, 3:19 pm - IP Logged | |
Persistence Pays! Congrats to Mr. Fourie for not giving up. Boycott MUSL and support your state lottery! | | |
United States Member #93192 June 23, 2010 646 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 18, 2011, 3:50 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations to him. I wonder why he has to visit his mom? | | |
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United States Member #106162 February 13, 2011 12 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 18, 2011, 5:18 pm - IP Logged | |
That's awesome that he won with the numbers he always plays. Nice. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12453 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 18, 2011, 5:47 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations to him. I wonder why he has to visit his mom? Because of her accident. She fell into an upholstery machine. But she's all recovered now. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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