Introduction to a Life-Changing Win
Talk about a lucky break – one couple just turned pocket change into a fortune!
The Winning Moment
A man picked up a scratch-off ticket at a Shell gas station near Northwest 87th Avenue, just north of the 836. A few words matched, then a few more — and suddenly, he was staring at a win.
But he had no idea how much.
“My husband called and he was nervous that he thinks he won a prize,” 62-year-old Nubia Fagot said.
Verification of the Win
So the couple went to the Lottery’s Miami district office — and sure enough, they won the top prize playing the $5,000,000 Crossword Cash scratch-off.
“We’re happy,” Fagot said.
Life After the Win
Since winning, Fagot and her husband moved out of their apartment into a townhouse. They also bought an apartment for their daughter and gave some money to a neighbor.
“That’s how we are,” Fagot said.
For $20, players can win up to $5 million instantly. Fagot took out a lump sum payment – minus taxes, that’s still a good $3.2 million.
One ticket. One crossword. Five million reasons to double-check those letters.
Conclusion
The win has significantly changed the life of the Hialeah couple, bringing them financial freedom and the ability to help their loved ones. It’s a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is a little luck and a small investment to change one’s life forever.
FAQs
- Q: Where did the couple buy the winning ticket?
A: The couple bought the winning ticket at a Shell gas station near Northwest 87th Avenue, just north of the 836. - Q: What game did they play to win?
A: They played the $5,000,000 Crossword Cash scratch-off. - Q: How much did they take home after taxes?
A: After taxes, they took home approximately $3.2 million. - Q: What have they done with their winnings so far?
A: They have moved into a townhouse, bought an apartment for their daughter, and given some money to a neighbor.
