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[Lenamotherof2]

updated 1:02 p.m. PT, Fri., Jan. 18, 2008

BARNSTABLE, Mass. - More good luck for a convicted bank robber who won $1 million Massachusetts lottery prize.

A judge says Timothy Elliott can keep his winnings even though he violated probation when he bought the scratch-off ticket.

Elliott was put on five years probation after pleading guilty in 2006 to robbing a Cape Cod bank. Part of that probation included no gambling or buying lottery tickets.

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His lawyer calls the violation minor.

Elliott has already gotten his first of 20 yearly $50,000 checks. He will now have to pay a $65 monthly probation supervisory fee, which had been waived because he was indigent.

[AshleySK]

Jan. 20, 2008 at 3:22 PM I think that is brilliant! I'm so happy for the guy. The universe works in mysterious ways.

[Elizabeth4980]

Jan. 20, 2008 at 3:53 PM wow lol - some guys have ALL the luck!

[joy-journey]

Feb. 14, 2008 at 1:51 AM Some people go to jail for violating probation. This guy seems lucky in this instance. I hope he puts the money to good use in helping others.