John Stanhill and Victoria Oakley won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket just three weeks before their baby was born. (Florida Lottery)
Jacksonville, Fla.
A Florida couple received a nice little bonus just in time to welcome their first child together.
According to the Florida Lottery, John Stanhill and Victoria Oakley won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket just three weeks before their baby was born.
The couple claimed their prize this week at the Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee after Stanhill purchased a $50 500X THE CASH scratch-off ticket from an Exxon gas station in Jacksonville Beach.
The $1 million win seemingly came at the perfect time as the couple also welcomed a baby boy to their family.
“This just couldn’t have happened at a better time!” Stanhill shared.
Oakley added, “We won the lottery – and then we won the lottery again with our beautiful, healthy baby boy!”
The family chose to accept their winnings in a one-time payment of $640,000 after taxes.
“We are over the moon with everything that’s happened,” the couple shared. “Our lottery win has been such a huge relief for us. We’ve been able to fully focus on being new parents by putting our financial worries at ease.”
The overall odds of winning 500X THE CASH are 1 in 4.23, according to the Florida Lottery. The game features a top prize worth $25 million.
The retailer that sold Stanhill’s winning ticket also received a $2,000 bonus commission.