Monday, November 18, 2024
A LUCKY Bahamian has won a $20.5 million Florida Lotto jackpot.
Leon Strachan, 49, bought the winning ticket for the August 27, 2024 drawing while visiting Kissimmee, Florida, according to various news reports.
He reportedly opted to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $11,826,169.83.
The retailer will receive a $100k bonus commission for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
Comments
bahamianson says...
Congrats Leon, now you can start a business and employ bahamians.
Posted 18 November 2024, 10:51 a.m. Suggest removal
pt_90 says...
he should seek financial advice based on his personal situation: debts, assets, risk appetite, immediate obligations, future plans and go from there. suppose he is not an entrepreneur?
Posted 18 November 2024, 11:12 a.m. Suggest removal
bahamianson says...
Yes, of course. He needs a lawyer, financial expert etc, we get that. It is a forgone conclusion. The point is, he more than likely inv3st in the bahamas. It is good forhim and the bahamas. He will quickly move into business, whatever it is , or spend like there is no tomorrow.
Posted 18 November 2024, noon Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... in 2 years he will have a GoFundMe account for some trivial reason if he doesn't invest wisely!
Posted 18 November 2024, 4:32 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Im sure Brave a crew will try to have him pay VAT.
Posted 18 November 2024, 4:40 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Boy these governments are soooo greedy! They took almost HALF the man’s winnings??? Damn!
Posted 18 November 2024, 4:43 p.m. Suggest removal
truetruebahamian says...
He should never have mentioned it so that the Government hyenas would not have a sparkling gem upon which to focus, greed upon and grab.
Posted 18 November 2024, 5:22 p.m. Suggest removal
truetruebahamian says...
Send it immediately to Switzerland. Not the idiots here.
Posted 18 November 2024, 5:23 p.m. Suggest removal
GodSpeed says...
new law to tax Bahamian lotto winners 90% incoming.
Posted 18 November 2024, 6:14 p.m. Suggest removal
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