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London, Kentucky Couple Claims $1.5 Million Scratch-Off, Plans to Give Back

The anonymous winners chose a lump-sum payout to access their prize immediately.

Overview

  • The $20 Wild Cash 200X ticket was purchased from a Kentucky Lottery vending machine at Git N Go, 855 E. Laurel Road in London.
  • Lottery officials said the husband matched the number 21 on the first row and rechecked the ticket several times before confirming the win.
  • The couple selected the $1,025,000 lump-sum option over a $75,000-per-year annuity and received about $738,000 after taxes.
  • Git N Go will receive a $10,250 retailer commission for selling the winning ticket, according to lottery officials.
  • The winners, who remain anonymous, plan to pay off their home and car, may consider retirement, and intend to help the elderly and children in their community.