Nothing says 'I value our friendship' like handing over a ticket that turns into a $999,000 awkward silence.
Birthday lottery ticket nets Illinois man $1M prize
An Illinois man won $1 million from a lottery ticket a friend gave him at his birthday party. He initially thought he'd won $1,000, only to discover the real prize at the claim center. The windfall will fund family trips and a new car, but the friendship may now carry an unspoken price tag.
Source: Birthday lottery ticket nets Illinois man $1M prize — UPI Odd News
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