Circle K worker bought customer's abandoned lottery ticket after clocking out; it won $12.8 million, now a judge has allowed a legal fight

Nov 11, 2026 - 01:30
Circle K worker bought customer's abandoned lottery ticket after clocking out; it won $12.8 million, now a judge has allowed a legal fight

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Robert Gawlitza, a former Circle K manager, found himself in a legal battle after purchasing a winning lottery ticket worth nearly $12.8 million, which was supposedly left unpaid by a customer. Circle K argues that the ticket should never have been sold, while Gawlitza claims he adhered to store procedures. This ongoing case aims to clarify who rightfully owns the lucky ticket.

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