Arizona Lottery Dispute Escalates Over $12.8 Million Ticket
The ownership of a $12.8 million Arizona Lottery jackpot ticket remains in dispute, with several parties now asserting claims. Originally, Circle K maintained ownership due to lottery regulations, but the store manager claimed to have purchased the winning ticket the morning after the drawing. Recent legal filings have revealed two additional individuals with potential claims: a customer whose purchase inadvertently led to the ticket’s printing, and a Circle K employee who reportedly sold the ticket to the manager. The store manager allegedly purchased the winning ticket after realizing its value, changing out of his uniform to circumvent lottery regulations.
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