Lottery Printing Error Makes Man a $25,000-a-Year Winner for Life

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A man from Illinois won $25,000 a year for life after a retailer's mistake led to a ticket with 10 lines for a single draw. Michael Sopejstal chose the lump sum payment of $390,000 instead and plans to use the money for travel and savings. The Lucky for Life game is played in multiple states, with prizes ranging from $3 to a top prize of $1,000 a day for life.
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