Lester Elder Executive Director | Missouri State Lottery
Lester Elder Executive Director | Missouri State Lottery
A Missouri Lottery player experienced unexpected fortune during a routine stop at Smoker’s Friendly in St. James. Visiting for a soda, he decided to purchase a “777 Jackpot” Scratchers ticket.
"My blood sugar was low, so I stopped in there to grab a soda and just randomly bought that ticket," the winner explained. To his surprise, he revealed one of the game's $77,777 prizes after scratching the ticket.
"I was just in disbelief," he shared. The winnings came at an opportune time, as the winner and his wife plan to build a new house. "This will really help with that!" he stated.
Since the "777 Jackpot" game launched on February 24, players have claimed over $5.8 million in prizes. Unclaimed prizes worth over $28.1 million remain, including two top prizes of $777,777 and three additional $77,777 prizes.
In fiscal year 2024, lottery players in Phelps County won more than $8.6 million in total prizes from the Missouri Lottery. Retailers in the area earned over $843,000 in commissions and bonuses, while local education programs benefited from more than $1.7 million in Lottery proceeds.
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