Michael Schlemmer ran out of gas but ran into a huge bankroll.
Schlemmer scratched the ticket for the $1 million Luck game and saw the automatic symbol, signifying that he was $1 million richer.. “I showed the girls that sold it to me, and they about had a fit. The owners of the store were there, and they both started grinning.”“Nothing went through my mind,” he told. “I just got up and went back in the store and showed it to . Until I get the check in my hand, I don’t believe it.
Schlemmer got the check on May 18. He decided to take a lump sum of $862,000, rather than annual annuity payments. After taxes, Schlemmer filled up his bank account with $616,330. Schlemmer said he had already been looking to buy a new car. His winning ticket makes that decision easier. “I told the dealership I’m waiting for a big check to come in and then I hit that,” Schlemmer said, adding that he will put the rest of the cash into his savings.Need something to lift your spirits?
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