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Man Wins $4 Million Lottery Prize on a Ticket Gifted by His Dad Over Breakfast

Richard's decision to choose the one-time cash option resulted in a substantial payout of $2.6 million before taxes.
PUBLISHED APR 5, 2024
Cover Image Source: A Powerball ticket sits on the counter at Kavanagh Liquors | Getty Images | Photo by Justin Sullivan
Cover Image Source: A Powerball ticket sits on the counter at Kavanagh Liquors | Getty Images | Photo by Justin Sullivan

A Rhode Island man's casual breakfast with his father turned into a life-changing moment when he received a scratch-off lottery ticket, ultimately winning a staggering $4 million prize. Steven Richard, a resident of Barrington, was handed the ticket by his father during their morning meal on March 29, an act described as routine by Massachusetts State Lottery officials, per USA Today.

A Mega Millions lottery ticket is printed out at Bluebird liquor store | Getty Images | Photo by Kevork Djansezian
A Mega Millions lottery ticket is printed out at Bluebird liquor store | Getty Images | Photo by Kevork Djansezian

Richard refrained from immediately scratching the $10 ticket purchased from a Westport deli, opting to wait until later in the day to unveil its potential rewards. To his astonishment, the ticket revealed the grand prize of $4 million, marking a monumental turn of events for the fortunate winner. Richard wasted no time sharing his good fortune with his wife and father, who were overjoyed by the unexpected windfall. "I called my dad screaming as soon as I got in my car," he said. Richard's decision to choose the one-time cash option resulted in a substantial payout of $2.6 million before taxes, a sum that promises to bring significant changes to his life.

Expressing his plans for the newfound wealth, Richard expressed a desire to use a portion of his earnings to embark on travel adventures with his wife, adding an element of excitement and fulfillment to their lives. The winning ticket purchased at Star Country Store & Deli in Westport also yielded a handsome reward for the store which received $40,000 for selling the fortunate ticket. Despite the odds stacked against him, Richard's fortuitous encounter with the scratch-off ticket defied expectations and propelled him into the realm of newfound wealth and opportunity.

Euromillions tickets for the European lottery jackpot of Euro150m | Getty Images | Photo by Bruno Vincent
Euromillions tickets for the European lottery jackpot of Euro150m | Getty Images | Photo by Bruno Vincent

Bonus Bucks serve as a complimentary currency that players can utilize to participate in tournaments and vie for cash prizes. When entering a tournament, a portion of your Bonus Bucks balance will be utilized alongside your cash balance. For instance, if you have $2.00 in Bonus Bucks and $5.00 in cash, and you enter a $3.00 tournament, $0.30 will be deducted from your Bonus Bucks balance while $2.70 will be deducted from your cash balance. The $4 million prize represents the culmination of favorable odds, with the Massachusetts Lottery stating that the overall chances of winning the $4,000,000 Bonus Bucks are 1 in 3.47. Moreover, the likelihood of securing the top prize of $4 million stands at 1 in 5,376,000.

In a similar stroke of luck, another individual recently experienced a life-changing moment thanks to an online lottery game. This time, the spotlight shines on a resident of Boone County, Kentucky, who found herself the recipient of over $200,000 in winnings from the Kentucky Lottery's Cleopatra Clusters Jackpot Instant Play game, per Lex18.

Similar to the previous winner's story, this fortunate individual's journey began with a restless night and a casual email check. Upon discovering that she had been awarded bonus bucks, she made the impromptu decision to engage in online lottery gameplay. With a mere $10 investment, her intuition paid off grandly as she clinched the jackpot, raking in an impressive sum of $234,120.24. The magnitude of her win left her in awe, prompting her to share the exciting news with her husband, who initially struggled to fathom the reality of their newfound fortune. Following the necessary tax deductions, the couple received a substantial check totaling $167,395.97, providing a significant boost to their financial well-being. Expressing gratitude for how the winnings would positively impact their lives, they highlighted the versatile benefits of such a substantial windfall.

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