Scratch it: Father and son in Kentucky win $1M

Jade Denosta July 1, 2024

SiGMA news

Scratch it: Father and son in Kentucky win $1M

A Tennessee family residing in Kentucky got a lucky break to kick off a new month. The father and son, with the son identified as Jody, won a life-changing $1 million (€929,800) jackpot on a $20 Casino Nights scratch-off ticket purchased at the Adairville Market. News outlets including FOX56 and Suncoast News Network reported the heartwarming story.

The lucky ticket

According to reports, Jody’s father bought the life-changing ticket from a convenience store about 12 miles away from Springfield, Tennessee, where Jody lives.

The father enthusiastically recalled his playful remark to the convenience store clerk. He declared that winning the lottery would mean saying goodbye to bologna (a sausage made from the Italian mortadella) forever. Little did he know, this lighthearted statement would become a reality moments later. As he scratched the ticket, the first few scratches revealed symbols perfectly matched, leading to a shocking revelation – he had won the $1 million jackpot. Overwhelmed with disbelief, he immediately called his son, Jody, to share the incredible news.

The prize money

Jody said his father immediately drove to his home and showed him the ticket. The father-son duo headed to Kentucky Lottery headquarters on 10 June to claim their prize money.

The family claimed the money as a lump sum of $700,000 (€650,860) and $504,000 (€468,619.20) after taxes were deducted.

Jody, speaking on behalf of the family, reassured everyone that they intended to invest the winnings strategically. Their top priority was to settle any outstanding debts before venturing into further financial planning.

Life-changing luck

Winning the lottery will surely help Jody’s family to gain financial freedom and live a debt-free future. With no bills to worry about, the family is set to live a life full of prosperity as long as they use their luck-given fortune wisely.

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