In a historic announcement, officials have declared that an Eastern Kentucky man has emerged as the winner of the largest online Instant Play prize in the history of the Kentucky Lottery.
“This marks the first time a Kentucky player has claimed the Mega Money Jackpot, a linked Progressive jackpot pool that is funded by multiple states and is currently featured on two Kentucky Lottery games: Jackpot Spectacular and Outlaw’s Loot,” a press release from the lottery read.
In an exciting turn of events, a lucky individual recently won a massive $859,001.91 Mega Jackpot in the Kentucky Lottery app. The winner, who prefers to remain anonymous, placed a mere $5 bet on the Jackpot Spectacular Instant Play game. This unexpected stroke of luck has undoubtedly brought immense joy and excitement to the fortunate winner.
“Something was telling me to jump on and play,” he said. “I just kept looking at it, I couldn’t believe it. There’s no way I won that!”
According to officials, the lucky winner received a confirmation email from the Kentucky Lottery, notifying him of his significant victory.
“I was crying, laughing,” he said. “I just kept thanking God, blessing me the way he did.”
After winning the lottery, he made his way to the lottery headquarters to claim his prize of $618,481.37, after taxes were deducted.
“This made a grown man cry,” he said.
According to officials, he intends to settle the mortgage on his son and daughter-in-law’s house, as well as make a charitable donation using a portion of his winnings.