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A scratch card participant, begging for change, wins half a million in Pesaro but can't claim it due to lack of residency permits

Winning the lottery is often considered a life-changing event, but for one Nigerian migrant in Italy, this fortune alone was not enough to secure a fresh start for him. After winning €500,000 through Italy’s popular Gratta e Vinci lottery, as reported by The Guardian, Imagbe Ehizomwengie found himself unable to access the amount as he lacked legal residency status in the country. However, months later, Ehizomwengie, following a court ruling, was granted a residence permit in Italy. In an interview with the Guardian , the 36-year-old man shared that the legal recognition matters more to him than the jackpot, as he wished to work and contribute more to society.

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