A Maryville family is celebrating a life-changing moment after winning $1 million from a Tennessee Lottery instant game. The lucky winner, a local landscaper and handyman, said the prize will finally help his family buy their dream home. Another player in the region also took home a $10,000 prize for home repairs as the Tennessee Lottery announced over $21 million in total winnings last week.
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Landscaper’s Big Moment
The fortunate Maryville resident won the top prize in May after purchasing a $1,000,000 Multiplier Jackpot instant game ticket. The winning ticket was bought at Ellejoy Market & Deli located at 2356 Ellejoy Road in Walland. Reacting to the news, he shared, “We can’t wait to get a new house,” and added, “I just can’t believe it. This will change our lives.”
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Second Winner Celebrates
In addition to the million-dollar prize, another winner claimed a $10,000 total prize from a drawing-style lottery game. He plans to use the amount to handle some long-delayed home improvements. Though smaller in comparison, the prize offers meaningful relief for his household’s needs.
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Millions Awarded Statewide
According to the Tennessee Lottery, these two players were just a fraction of the thousands of winners from May 25 to May 31. In total, more than $21 million in prizes were awarded across various instant and drawing-style games during that week’s drawings.
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Winning Ticket’s Lucky Spot
The winning $1 million ticket was purchased at Ellejoy Market & Deli, a small store in Walland that quickly drew attention after the announcement. The store’s location at 2356 Ellejoy Road is now gaining recognition as the site of one of the state’s biggest wins for May.
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Excitement Across Maryville
The news has brought excitement to the Maryville community, with locals thrilled for the family’s good fortune. The winner, a hardworking landscaper and handyman, sees this as a long-awaited opportunity for his family of four to secure a better future and a new home.
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