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A Man Won $2,700 in the Florida Lottery. Deputies Say the Walmart Cashier Hid the Receipt
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- A Florida Lottery winner attempting to claim a $2,700 prize at a DeLand Walmart was unable to do so because the required receipt was taken by cashier Tameka Hall, who was later arrested on a felony grand theft charge.
- Surveillance footage revealed Hall folding the receipt and placing it in her vest pocket before leaving work; she claimed she intended to give it to a manager but never did.
- The Florida Lottery requires receipts and other documentation for prizes over $599, making the receipt essential for the winner to complete the claim process.
- Lottery experts advise winners to sign the back of their tickets immediately and keep all related documents together to protect their claim.
- Walmart confirmed Hall no longer works at the store, and the receipt was recovered; the grand theft charge against Hall remains an allegation pending court proceedings.
