Washington Army veteran of 29 years wins $5.4 million Lotto jackpot

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Bleudog101 — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:53:32 GMT

I know off subject, but just now lady asking clerk in store do you have lottery (as I'm playing the lotto machine)? He said yes and I asked where are you from.....Alabama. Said I heard you guys keep trying to get a lottery there! She hesitated then I said Mega Millions is tonight and clerk ran her up a ticket. It would be great if she won something

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Mata Garbo — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:54:51 GMT

This story illustrates clearly that there really is no right or wrong way to win a big jackpot . For years Ken had written in his own numbers, probably thinking that's the best way to play.The minute he plays quick pick he wins 5.4 million bucks. For years people use to tell me it's impossible to win the big jackpots if you allow the computer to pick your numbers. I long ago stopped listening to those people. I now believe mixing it up is the best way to go. You can play your favorite numbers an... [ More ]

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Cassie8620 — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:21:45 GMT

my vet brothers will be happy for you, once they read this, i am going to show/tell them in CALIFORNIA!

my uncle david, here in North Carolina, will smile seeing an Army Vet won this too, i am going to tell him.

Congratulations!

Love it!!!!!

Middle age mean you're still having much time to enjoy, through even past 65(senior citizen age) just sit back relax.

Please, don't spend it un-wisely, CONGRATS

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sully16 — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:27:30 GMT

Awesome story, congrats Ken, enjoy.

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MADDOG10 — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:04:33 GMT

Great Story for a Veteran, like myself. Wish you well with your new found

wealth Ken .

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Bleudog101 — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:58:04 GMT

Nice win for a fellow comrade in arms.

Am wondering if anyone realized the significance of the last paragraph....two plays for a DOLLAR....amazing

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CDanaT — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:33:40 GMT

Great story... Congrats Ken .....you deserve it...

Washington Army veteran of 29 years wins $5.4 million Lotto jackpot

Lottery Post — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:18:04 GMT

Last minute deviation from routine rewards in full

By Kate Northrop

A quick and simple deviation from an everyday routine earned a Washington Army veteran a $5.4 million Lotto prize.

Having served in the Army for 29 years, 59-year-old Kenneth C. of Spokane was used to a daily routine since transitioning to a civilian life. On most days after work, he would stop at a store, buy what he needed, and pick up a few lottery tickets while he's at it.

He always has a play slip handy, ready t... [ More ]