A man from the city of Arlington, Texas, has won a $7.5 million prize in a state lottery drawing. The winner had to make a decision: collect the full money, but in annual payments; or collect a smaller sum in a single payment.
The player decided to receive his new fortune in annual payments, so he will receive $250,000 annually for 30 years.
The man won with a Texas Lotto game ticket in the May 17 drawing, Yahoo reported.
The lucky winner chose the six numbers that corresponded to those chosen in the draw: 5, 13, 22, 29, 37, 48.
The ticket purchase was made at a store called One World Grocery.
The player decided to keep his identity a secret, telling lottery authorities that he plans to use his new fortune to retire and travel.
“I called my best friend, cried and wished my late wife was here to be a part of this,” the winner said, according to the lottery commission.
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