Overview
- The Kentucky Lottery confirmed James and Tammy Milby claimed a $551,151 prize from a Big Money Doubler Fast Play ticket.
- James Milby bought the $20 ticket at South Green Market in Glasgow during a quick stop for a Red Bull, then had a clerk verify the win before taking his wife back to see it.
- The payout combined a $301,151 rolling-jackpot prize with a $250,000 bonus feature, which the lottery says has been awarded only once before in the state.
- Lottery officials put the chance of hitting the jackpot plus the bonus on this game at roughly 1 in 240,000, and note Fast Play tickets reveal results instantly without scratching.
- After taxes the couple received $399,584.47, and they say they will invest the money, pay off bills, and take life a bit slower after switching to Fast Play months ago on their grandson’s advice.