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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | GREAT DAD: Gives $400K lottery ticket to daughter Georgia Lottery: GREAT DAD: Gives $400K lottery ticket to daughter52 Rating:ATLANTA, Ga. — A Savannah, Georgia, dad can expect more than a tie for Father's Day after giving his daughter a winning lottery ticket worth $400,000. Aisha Prater, 32, was shocked when her father handed her the winning ticket Friday. "He gave me a call and said to come home as soon as possible," said Prater, also a Savannah resident. "It was a surprise." The top prize in the "20X The Money" scratch-off game was purchased at Country Convenience #1, 12403 White Bluff Road, Savannah. According to Prater, who has a 4-year-old daughter, the windfall couldn't have come at a better time. "I'm furloughed," she explained. "He gave it to me to give me a fresh start." Prater will use the prize to pay off bills. She plans to treat her father to "a big something ... a very big something" for Father's Day.  (Click to display full-size in gallery)
Press Release, Lottery Post Staff 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. 19 comments. Last comment 2 years ago by . United States Member #61017 April 21, 2008 460 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 29, 2011, 5:29 pm - IP Logged | |
mum shoulda been the word on this father's gift. It will be interesting to see if the IRS man considers this a gift... | | |
United States Member #85085 January 7, 2010 81 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 29, 2011, 5:39 pm - IP Logged | |
The ticket had no value till redemed. Can't imagne it would be a problem. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12453 Posts Online | | Posted: April 29, 2011, 7:05 pm - IP Logged | |
Great story, great man. That probably made him feel better than anything else he could have done with that money. God bless him. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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Maryland United States Member #10659 January 14, 2005 5149 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 29, 2011, 7:06 pm - IP Logged | |
What a considerate loving father. I applaud his generosity. God bless him for his unselfishness. Feeling, PRICELESS!!! | | |
Housekeeper MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 13141 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 29, 2011, 9:45 pm - IP Logged | |
WOW,Awesome Dad , Congrats to the whole family, they don't just have a winning lottery ticket, they have Love. Can't beat that. | | |
Wannabe Won Percenter Republic of Texas United States Member #58035 January 9, 2008 766 Posts Online | | Posted: April 29, 2011, 11:26 pm - IP Logged | |
What a generous and loving thing for a father to do for his daughter. God bless their family. Clear eyes, full hearts, Texas forever!  PROUD MEMBER OF THE 85% (what's left of the 99% after you take out the lefties and the OW anarchists) Wannabe member of the 1%. | | |
United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 777 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 30, 2011, 2:30 am - IP Logged | |
WOW,Awesome Dad , Congrats to the whole family, they don't just have a winning lottery ticket, they have Love. Can't beat that.  
Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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adelaide sa Australia Member #37542 April 11, 2006 2438 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 30, 2011, 5:21 am - IP Logged | |
dad prob has $200k in medical expenses owing, hehehe May " The lotto goddess may be blind and heartless, but she also has a wicked sense of humor. " mon/ lotto [8.8] tue/oz lotto [] wed/ lotto [8.8] thur/ power ball [] sat/ lotto [] sat /pools [] keno [21]20 scratch [] jan loss=[260.25] wins= 189; feb loss= [190.05] wins =182.6; mar loss= [311.9] wins = 107.35; apr loss= [320.30] wins= 107.50 2013 YTD loss[1032] wins = 585 2012 total spend =[2486.10], wins = 2176.70 ; year total = -$309.40 | | |
Oklahoma United States Member #82920 November 12, 2009 3461 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 30, 2011, 5:38 am - IP Logged | |
WOW,Awesome Dad , Congrats to the whole family, they don't just have a winning lottery ticket, they have Love. Can't beat that.
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Denver United States Member #103075 December 29, 2010 450 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 30, 2011, 7:59 am - IP Logged | |
Great story and what a great Dad. He can adopt me anytime!  Hyperbole is without a doubt the single greatest thing in the history of the universe. | | |
mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 15962 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 30, 2011, 10:57 am - IP Logged | |
The story didn't mention if her daughter's father was still around. I wonder if he's a great Dad too? * The fundamentals of winning a lottery jackpot *
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Legazpi, Albay Philippines Member #110187 April 27, 2011 2 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 30, 2011, 11:41 am - IP Logged | |
Very touching story, I wonder if my father will do the same as Aisha's Father. | | |
Boise, ID United States Member #94311 July 17, 2010 1053 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 30, 2011, 3:49 pm - IP Logged | |
That's what I was thinking when I saw the headline. If he had given it to her before it won, it was only worth a dollar and no problem. But it was still his when it became worth $400K, so I think he owes taxes on it. Then when he gives the rest to her she owes on that amount. I hope I'm wrong. | | |
mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 15962 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 30, 2011, 4:14 pm - IP Logged | |
That's what I was thinking when I saw the headline. If he had given it to her before it won, it was only worth a dollar and no problem. But it was still his when it became worth $400K, so I think he owes taxes on it. Then when he gives the rest to her she owes on that amount. I hope I'm wrong. The person who has to pay taxes on it will receive a W-G form from the state and they only send those out to the person claiming the money. * The fundamentals of winning a lottery jackpot *
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