Lottery player was ‘that guy that never wins.’ His luck changed with 1 Missouri ticket
When a lottery player opted to change his routine and purchase a new ticket, his misfortunes suddenly took a turn.
“I’m that guy that never wins. That’s not true anymore,” the man said in an Oct. 18 news release after becoming a $100,000 winner in the Missouri Lottery.
He purchased the $5 Power 5s ticket at a convenience store in Columbia. The game features five top prizes of $100,000.
The jackpot winner said he usually purchases smaller-priced tickets, but he changed his routine when he saw the Power 5s ticket.
“The only number I missed had a $5 prize next to it. That one kind of tickled me,” he told Missouri Lottery officials.
He said he plans to use the winnings for his retirement.
“I’m just a simple guy,” he said. “It’s exciting! Very helpful and useful. I’m trying to contain myself.”
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This story was originally published October 19, 2023 at 10:57 AM with the headline "Lottery player was ‘that guy that never wins.’ His luck changed with 1 Missouri ticket."