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Man named 'Lyndon Johnson' wins $8 million in Florida Lottery

The Florida Lottery said Monday that Lyndon Johnson, 52, of Lake Park in Palm Beach County, claimed his $8 million share of the $16 million prize from the drawing held on Aug. 24, 2016.

Johnson chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $6,051,759.12. He declined to be photographed by Lottery officials.

Johnson bought his ticket at the Kwik Pic Food Store in Lake Park.

The retailer received a bonus commission of $40,000.

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