Overview
- Theresa Stuckey bought five sets of Powerball numbers during a restroom stop at the Pilot Travel Center in Franklin, which on Aug. 1, 2026 matched numbers for a $50,000 prize that was tripled by the Power Play add-on.
- Theresa and James Stuckey returned the next day to claim the prize and received $108,750 after standard tax withholdings.
- The Pilot Travel Center that sold the winning ticket will receive a $1,500 commission from the Kentucky Lottery for the sale.
- The family said they will use the money to pay off vehicles, help their daughter with college costs and take a family vacation, and Theresa said she plans to consider adding Double Play on future tickets.
- Power Play is an optional Powerball feature that multiplies non-jackpot prizes and the Kentucky Lottery’s payouts support scholarships and grants across the state.