Persistence pays off for long-time lottery player

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LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 07:55:04 GMT

when that person finally realizes how much money they have they'll go on a spending spree that will greatly surpass the combined gross income of everyone in rowlett

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SirMetro — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 20:15:26 GMT

His wife sounds like mine...just a few things she wants...uh huh.

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LOTTOMIKE — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 20:12:50 GMT

hope it doesn't take me that long to hit it big

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golotto — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 19:15:34 GMT

Good things come to those who wait...and have a couple of tickets

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Maverick — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 03:13:43 GMT

After a BIG win, I'd probably only play Take Five, and give the prize/s away to my family and their children.

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Blalron — Wed, 02 Mar 2005 19:01:54 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Justin on March 2, 2005 My gambling days are over, he said.FINALLY we have a smart jackpot winner.If I won Powerball, I think I'd still buy one ticket every drawing, just in case I struck it again. Imagine how cool it would be to win the jackpot twice.

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Justin — Wed, 02 Mar 2005 05:45:49 GMT

My gambling days are over, he said.FINALLY we have a smart jackpot winner.

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MillionsWanted — Wed, 02 Mar 2005 00:26:13 GMT

Good for them. Let's hope they spend the money wisely.

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Litebets27 — Wed, 02 Mar 2005 00:19:03 GMT

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Maverick — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 22:14:11 GMT

I hope I don't have to wait 25 years for the BIG hit, but oh well, wait I shall.Article said, 17-year-old daughter would like a Ford Mustang. ... better be careful what you buy them youngin's

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fja — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 22:11:56 GMT

25 years of playing is a little disheartening....I've only been at it for 3 years...But its still nice to hear....probably took him that long cause he had QP instead of his own numbers

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Litebets27 — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 19:29:07 GMT

Nice story. I wish them luck. Especially going to Las Vegas and not gambling. That takes restaint.

Persistence pays off for long-time lottery player

Lottery Post — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 19:00:00 GMT

Perseverance has paid off -- big time -- for 55-year-old Ron Jones.After playing the lottery for 25 years, Jones and his wife Gloria Dutchuk hit the jackpot Saturday.The Winnipeg couple won $8.3 million (US$6.7 million) on a Lotto 6/49 Quick Pick -- the fifth largest win in Manitoba history. It's their share of a $25-million jackpot. I didn't know what to think, the saw operator told a news conference yesterday. It's an unreal number. Jones -- who describes himself as an average Joe -- purch... [ More ]