A Vietnamese refugee who left his home country as a penniless man in 1979 has won a $3.25 million dollar jackpot from the Lucky For Life scratch-off game of the California Lottery.
Phan Duc, a mechanic from San Jose had bought the $5 ticket from the Super Liquor and Food store on Sierra Road. He then went outside and realized he had a winning ticket when he read the word “life”. The jackpot win entitles him to $2500 dollars per week for the next 25 years.
He was so happy that when he went back to work, he told a co-worker. He later had to stop his co-worker from spreading the news around.
The modest man, still has modest dreams. He wants to buy a car with air conditioning, buy a house, and see his through children college. He also wants to visit his home country. For Phan Duc at least, this would be the fulfillment of the American Dream.
Read more in http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/SJ-Man-Wins-325-Million-on-Lottery-Scratcher-Ticket-220410451.html
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