Florida's newest lottery millionaire

Comment #13

dk1421 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:10:50 GMT

She did say most of it was invested and could not be touched, hence, trying to cut down on potential kidnappings.

I think because her life is now upside-down, that she needs some familiarity around her to keep her stable. I predict she won't be working there for longer than a month, once everything finally hits her.

Comment #12

caipiao — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:31:21 GMT

So people knows her full name, face, family, work, etc etc. And she still works at the store? why?

They can take loved ones for random and then just kill them or attack her and get money. Or out of jealousy, resentment, crazy thoughts, they can threat, blackmail, cheat her out of money. Or pranks like putting letter bombs in her mailbox, trash the place, sending viruses. LOTS of crazies in the world.

you think they wouldn't recognize her or gather up info, heck the reporter interviewed h... [ More ]

Comment #11

HaveABall — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:31:59 GMT

Apparently, I tend to think the same way. Though I quickly cease those thoughts! I've noticed, through the years, that several quick-type mart employees have won big either first or second place lottery earnings. I presume this is because they are around lottery winning mindsets from lottery ticket buyers for 8-hours a day -- and a lot of this seeps into their nonconsciousness, causing themself to win. With these frequent lottery winning thoughts floating winning energy around their nonconscious... [ More ]

Comment #10

GamerMom — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:50:46 GMT

ESPECIALLY AFTER GIVING AN INTERVIEW!! i'm happy for her and all but I would be worried someone would take my child for ransom. If one knows where you work it would not be hard to follow her home and study her day to day activities. I sure hope she doesnt' turn into a lottery tragedy

Comment #9

gambler98 — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:59:11 GMT

Ms McAlpine somebody was watching over you and your family all i can say God dont deal with the

gambling business, but he knows all things and he is always on time - you go girl

Comment #8

bashley572 — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:57:55 GMT

Good point. Also let someone else who NEEDS the job have it.

Comment #7

rdgrnr — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:07:08 GMT

I am happy for the lady winning the big one. All the best to her but I'm a little confused about one thing.

Why in the world would someone want to keep working in a convenient store when they have 8.6 million in the bank? I think convenient stores are robbed on the average of something like one every 15 minutes or so in this country. Why would a multi-millionaire even risk that? Then adding the risk of being kidnapped for ransom, it just doesn't add up for me.

Comment #6

maringoman — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:46:51 GMT

I dont know why but everytime a store employee wins big in their own store I smell a rat and I

hate it because I am permeating distrust in society. I blame it on personal weaknesses of jealousy and silliness

Comment #5

dk1421 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:10:27 GMT

If I lived there, I'd want to buy a ticket from her

Comment #4

Halle99 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:33:24 GMT

Congrats.....Thats a huge blessing...Thanks be to GOD at all times....

Comment #3

ThatScaryChick — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:43:29 GMT

Congrats to Mrs. McAlpin on her win

Comment #2

mylollipop — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:27:42 GMT

Amen! What a joyful relief; a ram in the bush for this family

Comment #1

LuckyGa3 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:45:12 GMT

I dont usually say much here , but this is a blessing . I hope she wll give thanks to God for such a true blessing.

Florida's newest lottery millionaire

Lottery Post — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:12:38 GMT

33-year-old Dawna McAlpin doesn't seem phased by all the media attention she's receiving. In fact, she still has a hard time believing she's a millionaire.

It's still unbelievable. There's nothing you can say to describe it.

Florida Lottery officials presented McAlpin with her lotto winnings Wednesday morning at the Handi Mart Convenience store in Grand Ridge.

McAlpin bought the winning ticket there last week. She s also the store manager. She says she never thought she would win.... [ More ]