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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Excited lottery player can't keep big win to himself as he runs errands in WA
A lottery player was so excited about his big win in Washington that he couldn't keep the news to himself. The man bought two Lucky Stars scratch-off tickets at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Bremerton, Washington's Lottery said in a June 18 news release. He then got on a bus and scratched the $5 tickets, lottery officials said. His first ticket didn't win anything, but his second ended up being worth $50,000, lottery officials said. The man got off the bus, and that's when 'the shock set in,' lottery officials said. He checked the ticket several times and confirmed his win by scanning the ticket with his lottery app. The lucky lottery player was so excited that he went into a coffee shop and told the owner. He also stopped at his optometrist's office to get his glasses and shared the good news. After his errands were done, he went to the lottery office to claim his big prize. He then returned to Fred Meyer to share the news with the workers there, the lottery office said. He plans to use the prize money to buy a mobile home and put the rest into savings. Bremerton is a ferry ride southwest from Seattle. Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families. If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website. Man buys scratch-off tickets while on walk — and now he plans a major life change 'Prankster' shows wife winning CA lottery ticket. But it 'was no joking matter' Lottery player has one rule for games — and it lands him a big win in Maryland
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$3 Scratch-Off Ticket Leads to $1.5 Million in Winnings for N.J. Couple on Their Way to Dinner
A married couple won $1.5 million in New Jersey after trying their luck in Win for Life! Scratch-Off game After initially disagreeing on where to purchase the ticket, one of the spouses got a $10 ticket and a "couple" of $3 Win for Life tickets The player selected the prize's annuity value, which guarantees a total of at least $1.5 million spread over 25 annual payments. A couple in New Jersey had a day to remember when they earned $1.5 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket purchased on their way to dinner. The New Jersey Lottery announced on Monday, June 2, that an Essex County Lottery player won "one of the three coveted top prizes exceeding $1 million in the Win for Life! Scratch-Off game." The lucky player bought the winning ticket at Lucky 7 Deli, located at 397 Centre Street in Nutley, while dining out with their spouse. One wanted to buy tickets in one town, but the other insisted on purchasing from a store they didn't typically visit, the news release said. 'Like they ever listen to me! So, I go in and get a $10 ticket and a couple of the $3 Win for Lifes," the player recalled. According to the New Jersey Lottery's website, to win a prize from a 'Win for Life!' lottery scratch-off ticket, players must match any of their numbers to any of the winning numbers. The prize will be what is shown for the winning number. Players can also reveal a '10X' symbol to win ten times the prize shown for that symbol. Other prizes include a free $3 ticket, which was what the winner initially thought would be revealed from their scratch-off. "I'm in shock,' said the winner. "I scratched the ticket. I saw the prize. I thought it was going to say 'free ticket.' It just didn't click with me." The news release states that the player selected the prize's annuity value, which guarantees a total of at least $1.5 million spread over 25 annual payments. The cash option would have been a single gross lump sum prize payment of $875,200, per the New Jersey Lottery's website. The website states that after the winning ticket is verified, payments will be "issued annually in advance starting on or about the anniversary date of the claim and will continue for the life of the winner." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'It was just so random. This really changes our lives. We're always stressed about bills. This makes life a lot easier," the winner said. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio lottery winner takes $2 million prize from Columbus Sheetz
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A $2 million Ohio Lottery scratch-off sold at a Columbus gas station was won by an out-of-town resident. The lottery announced that a Cleveland man claimed the top prize of the $300 Million Diamond Dazzler. In a news release, the organization said the $20 ticket was purchased at Sheetz #724, 975 E. Dublin Granville Rd. in Columbus. In a break with most winners, the Northeast Ohio man chose the annuity option to collect his money. He will receive $80,000 annually for 25 years, equaling a take-home of $1,440,000 after mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28%. The lottery noted that as of May 29, 10 top prizes remain in the game. The overall odds of winning are 1 in 3.33. $300 Million Diamond Dazzler remaining prizes:$80K/YR FOR 25 YRS/ 10 remaining$20,000/ 80 remaining$10,000/ 395 remaining$1,000/ 13,763 remaining$500/ 100,566 remaining$100/ 804,396 remaining$50/ 804,524 remaining$40/ 292,095 remaining$25/ 1,609,745 remaining$20/ 2,414,032 remaining Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
16-05-2025
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River Grove lottery player credits number 56 for winning $1M in scratch-off game
An Illinois Lottery player is celebrating after winning $1 million from a scratch-off ticket purchased at a suburban gas station. The player, who nicknamed himself "Fateful 56," bought the $10 Jumbo Bucks ticket at a Shell gas station at 2474 N. Thatcher Avenue in River Grove, about 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. "My wife wanted a soda, so I ran out to a nearby gas station. At the checkout, I decided to pick up a couple of scratch-off tickets, too," he said. When he realized he had won the prize, he said his wife thought it was a prank. "She didn't believe me at all! I had to scan the ticket on my app to prove it, and even then, she still thought I was playing a prank on her," he said. "Of course, this is amazing, but it's also hard to wrap your head around," his wife said. But there's a story behind the number 56. "The winning number on the ticket was 56, and I'm 56 years old! I guess you could say I'm his lucky charm," the wife said. The license plate on his friend's motorcycle also reads "56," but that's not why he chose the ticket. "I actually picked the ticket because I saw the name 'Bucks' on it. I'm a hunter, and I thought it was a hunting-themed ticket—turned out, I was wrong," the winner said. The gas station will receive a $10,000 bonus, one percent of the prize amount, for selling the winning ticket. So far this year, 25 scratch-off tickets worth $1 million or more have already been won by players, according to lottery officials, Players must be 18 years of age to participate.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
South Florida man wins $10 million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game
A South Florida man is now a multimillionaire after winning the top prize in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, officials announced Friday. Enrique Albo, 57, of Hialeah, claimed a $10 million prize from the GOLD RUSH LEGACY Scratch-Off game at the Lottery's Miami District Office. He opted for a one-time lump-sum payment of $6,030,000. Albo purchased the winning $20 ticket at a 7-Eleven store located at 7520 N.W. 186th Street in Hialeah. The retailer will receive a $20,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. The GOLD RUSH LEGACY game launched in April 2024 and offers four top prizes of $10 million and 20 prizes of $1 million. The game features more than $894 million in total cash prizes and has overall odds of 1-in-2.97. Scratch-off games continue to play a major role in the Lottery's success, accounting for about 74% of ticket sales during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, according to the Florida Lottery. Since the Lottery's inception, scratch-off games have generated more than $66.9 billion in prizes, created over 2,300 millionaires, and contributed more than $20 billion to Florida's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. CBS News Miami is your official Florida Lottery station.
