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Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Glen Cove Store Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Glen Cove Store
Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Glen Cove Store A 34-year-old woman is facing years in prison after admitting that she stole her cousin’s $1 million winning lottery ticket purchased on Long Island and tried keeping the bulk of the winnings for herself. Iris Argueta, of Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree grand larceny in Nassau County Court on Friday, Jan. 20. Prosecutors said the victim bought the winning $5 Hold ‘Em Poker scratch-off ticket at a 7-Eleven store in Glen Cove in October 2020. When he scratched the ticket, it revealed a $1 million jackpot prize. Wanting to remain anonymous, the victim contacted A…

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