MARGATE, Fla. – A Broward County man has quite a lot to be thankful for this month after collecting a jackpot from Florida Lottery.
Martin Pierre, of Margate, won the $7.25 million Florida Lotto jackpot from the drawing held Oct. 23, the state lottery announced this week.
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Pierre took his winnings in the form of a lump-sum payout of $5,490,226.83.
He bought the lucky ticket at the Publix at 7230 West Atlantic Boulevard in Margate, which gets a $60,000 bonus commission for selling it.
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