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Merry ThomasAmerican woman who won a million dollars in the lottery.
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Content:
- Merri Thomas: The American Who Won a Million Dollars in the Lottery
- A Life-Changing Moment
- Expressing Gratitude
- Other Notable Lottery Winners
Merri Thomas: The American Who Won a Million Dollars in the Lottery
Merri Thomas, a resident of Fredericksburg, Virginia, became a millionaire almost by accident while teaching her friend how to play the lottery. Thomas purchased a ticket at a Giant Food supermarket as a demonstration and was shocked to discover that she had won $1 million. Her friend, who was also learning the ropes, won a modest $12.
A Life-Changing Moment
"I saw her slide down the wall right before my eyes," said Thomas' friend, Julia. "I could not calm down after that." Thomas was faced with two options: receive the winnings in installments over 30 years or take a lump sum after taxes. She chose the latter, receiving a check for $630,915.
Expressing Gratitude
"I feel so fortunate," Thomas said. "This is beyond belief!" Her win is a reminder that even the simplest actions can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
Other Notable Lottery Winners
In February 2016, a resident of Novosibirsk, Russia, became a multi-millionaire after winning over 358 million rubles in the Gosloto 6 of 45 lottery.
In March 2017, an Australian man from Newcastle discovered an old lottery ticket among his belongings and learned that he had won the equivalent of 45.5 million rubles.
