A REAL WINNER:Timothy Elliott paid $10 for a scratch-off ticket in the Massachusetts $800 Million Spectacular lottery game. He probably thought he was pretty lucky when he won $1 million, but it was just the start of his troubles. First, Elliot, 55, who is on probation after robbing two banks, is prohibited from gambling, and his probation terms specifically prohibit buying lottery tickets. Then, publicity over Elliot’s case resulted in a summons – his ex-wife alleges he is a deadbeat dad who hasn’t paid child support for 28 years. A court hearing has been called to decide whether Elliott can collect when he was prohibited from playing. Lottery officials are anxiously awaiting a decision so they can pay off the convicted felon. “He played the game. He won the game,” said state lottery spokesman Dan Rosenfeld. “We would like to see him get his money.” (Cape Cod Times, Boston Globe)www.thisistrue.com
