By Staff ReportA Chipley man is now richer.
Kenneth Conklin, 51, recently claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 TRIPLE MATCH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, the Florida Lottery announced on Oct. 12 in a news release.Â
“He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $664,198,†the Florida Lottery’s announcement said.
Conklin reportedly purchased his ticket from the Tom Thumb location at 1034 Main Street.
“The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket,†the announcement said.
Garett Valcourt 
Special to the News 
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