A fortunate couple from Jacksonville, Florida, managed to turn their dreams into reality by winning a $1 million lottery prize from a scratch-off ticket just before the birth of their first child. The couple’s stroke of luck was officially confirmed on June 11 when they claimed their prize at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, as stated in the lottery’s press release.
John Stanhill, aged 46, was the one who purchased the winning ticket, a $50 500X THE CASH, from Duval Exxon located at 1403 Third Street North in Jacksonville Beach. This unexpected windfall undoubtedly added an extra layer of excitement and joy to the couple’s lives as they eagerly awaited the arrival of their newborn baby.