Tyler, Texas Resident is the State’s Newest Millionaire

(Tyler, Texas) - Playing the Texas Lottery can be fun. Scratch off tickets can be a quick way to add some folding cash to your pocket. The "pick your number" names are a little bit more sophisticated but could have a nice payoff.

It's always cool to hear about someone winning big on a scratch off ticket. It's certainly a scenario we've all played out in our heads. A Tyler resident recently made that scenario a real thing by taking home $1 million.

A Tyler Resident is the State's Newest Millionaire

This is pretty cool. The Texas Lottery announced that a Tyler resident has claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch off ticket. The East Texan took a chance on the $50 ticket "Casino Millions."

If you've traveled on the "industrial side" of Loop 323, you've passed Tyler Travel Center. It's a nice stop for truckers in the Tyler area. It's also known for the numerous American flags that fly on the edge of their lot.

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The Tyler Resident and the Tyler Retailer are Both Winners

Not only does the Tyler resident take home a nice chunk of change, the retailer could, too. Tyler Travel Center could get a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Congratulations to the Tyler winner and congratulations to Tyler Travel Center for selling this winning ticket.

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