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Former Circle K manager fights back in court over $12.8 million lottery ticket purchased at store
By Alexis Dominguez, Jordan Gartner at KGNS — Sitewide
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A former Circle K manager has filed a formal response to a lawsuit over a $12.8 million Arizona Lottery jackpot.Robert Gawlitza claims the company enforced a policy requiring employees to purchase leftover lottery tickets and only challenged his ownership of t...
Key takeaway (KPHO/Gray News) — A former Circle K manager has filed a formal response to a lawsuit over a $12.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The dispute over the $12.8 million lottery ticket has implications for Laredo 's retail workers, who may face similar policies and practices in their own workplaces. The fact that Circle K allegedly had an unofficial policy requiring employees to purchase leftover lottery tickets raises questions about the treatment of workers in the service industry. If Gawlitza's account is true, it suggests that employees may be held to unfair standards or penalized for mistakes beyond their control. As the case unfolds, Laredo residents may want to pay attention to how Circle K and other local retailers respond to the allegations, and whether they take steps to address any similar policies or practices that may be in place. The outcome of the case could also have implications for the Arizona Lottery's procedures for handling winning tickets and disputed ownership claims, which could affect Laredo residents who participate in the lottery.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A former Circle K manager has filed a formal response to a lawsuit over a $12.8 million Arizona Lottery jackpot.Robert Gawlitza claims the company enforced a policy requiring employees to purchase leftover lottery tickets and only challenged his ownership of t...
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