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Gwinnett Man Becomes Multi-Millionaire with Lottery Scratch-Off Win

Winning ticket in Maximum Green instant game was purchased in Snellville.

A Gwinnett County man became a multi-millionaire this week, according to the Georgia Lottery.

John Strickland Jr. of Lilburn won $5 million in the Maximum Green scratch-off game.

Strickland purchased the winning ticket at the BP convenience store at 3739 Stone Mountain Highway near Snellville.

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The Maximum Green instant game costs $20 to play.


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