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u/DialogicalonReddit22d ago
Phoenix man who bought disputed $12.8M lotto ticket finally talks
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Analysis Summary
A Circle K manager in the Phoenix area purchased a lottery ticket after clocking out and won $12.8 million, but the store claimed ownership and fired him, sparking a legal battle. Gawlitza maintains he followed company policy by buying the ticket during his off-duty time. The dispute hinges on whether abandoned lottery ticket materials at the store belonged to Circle K or whether the winning ticket became his property once he purchased it off the clock.
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“Phoenix man who bought disputed $12.8M lotto ticket finally talks”
Multiple outlets confirm Robert Gawlitza, a Circle K manager, purchased and claimed a $12.8M lottery ticket that became the subject of a legal dispute. He has publicly responded about the incident.
“He said he did nothing wrong when he clocked out to buy the winning Arizona Lottery ticket”
Gawlitza maintained he followed company policy by purchasing the ticket after clocking out. Multiple sources confirm this is his stated position in the dispute.
“Circle K took it and fired him”
Multiple sources confirm Circle K disputed ownership of the ticket and terminated Gawlitza's employment as a result of the incident.
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