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Kentucky Driver Hits $551K Jackpot on Energy Drink Run
10 Apr
Summary
- A truck driver won over $551,000 from a lottery ticket.
- The winning ticket was purchased during a stop for an energy drink.
- The prize included a jackpot and a rare bonus feature.
James Milby, a truck driver from Glasgow, Kentucky, experienced a life-changing moment during a casual errand. A stop at the South Green Market for an energy drink led him to purchase a $20 Fast Play lottery ticket.
His ticket for the Big Money Doubler game resulted in an unexpected win of $551,151. This substantial prize was a combination of a $301,151 jackpot and a rare $250,000 Fast Play bonus feature, a bonus that had only been awarded once before.
After taxes, the Milby couple received $399,584.47. They plan to use the winnings responsibly by paying off debts, investing, and adjusting their work to embrace a more relaxed lifestyle. They initially kept the news private, even from their children, until the lottery claims process was complete.
