Cantonment Man Wins $1 Million On Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

June 24, 2021

A Cantonment man has claimed a $1 million lottery prize.

The Florida Lottery said Thursday afternoon that 60-year old John Wiggins claimed a $1 million prize at the Pensacola District Office from the $5 million Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game.

Wiggins purchased his winning ticket from Tom Thumb at the corner of North W Street and Marcus Pointe Boulevard. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

Pictured: John Wiggins’ winning $1 million scratch-off ticket. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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25 Responses to “Cantonment Man Wins $1 Million On Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket”

  1. judy on June 29th, 2021 7:04 am

    Please manage it wisely and don’t let your “friends” and family influence you adversely! Congratulations!

  2. CHERISH on June 27th, 2021 3:43 pm

    Always know alot of money can make life horrible if you let it.

    Don’t let it…..

  3. Kay on June 27th, 2021 8:08 am

    Dont Forget your tithes to the church Give God the praise

  4. Shela Rodriguez on June 26th, 2021 8:43 pm

    Congrats Sir. I pray you continue to enjoy life’s and God’s blessings. Be wise!

  5. Delores Brooks on June 26th, 2021 6:39 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS TO U SIR!!
    . FROM FORT WORTH TEXAS

  6. Latease whitworth on June 26th, 2021 4:22 pm

    Congratulations to you! Now you know the real meaning of living the dream huh!

  7. Redhead in the South on June 26th, 2021 2:45 pm

    Mr. Wiggins, Congratulations!!! Enjoy the excitement and the blessings of the Lord. So happy for you, Sir!

  8. Rafael on June 26th, 2021 12:11 pm

    Hey what’s up Fam long time no see

  9. tg on June 26th, 2021 11:21 am

    Can i hold a dollar til the next time i see you?

  10. Joanna gruttadauria on June 26th, 2021 5:21 am

    Congratulations, ill keep trying. Lol enjoy a nice vacation, im sure you deserve it. God bless

  11. Hope Y Johnson on June 26th, 2021 4:46 am

    I don’t know you but I’m happy for you. Take a vacation and enjoy your blessing. You did something right on this journey of life and you were rewarded

  12. Crystal on June 25th, 2021 6:27 pm

    My mom told me before she died that you were my real father. So can I collect on all those missed child support payments ?

  13. Carolyn Ross on June 25th, 2021 5:28 pm

    Congratulations On Your Blessed Win
    Maybe One Day I Will Get Lucky Like U

  14. Janice Jackson on June 25th, 2021 4:31 pm

    Happy for you, no I’m not your cousin,
    But wouldn’t mine being your wife.

  15. Justin on June 25th, 2021 5:46 am

    Dad? Is that you?

  16. Maleah on June 24th, 2021 11:07 pm

    Wow so excited to hear the news johnnyboyy my name is Leah and I am your long lost cousin I’ve been trying to reach you if it wasn’t for you winning 1 million I wouldn’t have ever found you! Thank goodness for me seeing this, would you mind sharing some of your wealth with your cuzzo? I would be so thankful… -lots of love, Long lost cousin

  17. Terrica Jones on June 24th, 2021 10:57 pm

    Congrats! Enjoy! Im next!

  18. Tammy on June 24th, 2021 9:37 pm

    May God continue to bless you .Invest and keep money coming your way Amen

  19. cindy Bradley on June 24th, 2021 6:08 pm

    Happy for you

  20. Dakota on June 24th, 2021 5:50 pm

    Hey brother John, I could use a little

  21. Your FUTURE Wife on June 24th, 2021 5:44 pm

    Are you married Johnny Boy

  22. Florida logger on June 24th, 2021 4:49 pm

    Hey cuzin John lets do lunch your treat lol

  23. Ronnie on June 24th, 2021 3:45 pm

    Congratulations John!

  24. Family on June 24th, 2021 3:23 pm

    Hey Uncle John :)

  25. Clay on June 24th, 2021 2:55 pm

    Congratulations John!!

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