Key facts
- Prize 1
- $100,000
- Ticket type 1
- $3 Million Supreme Scratchers
- Purchase location 1
- Watson GasMart, 9666 Watson Road, Crestwood
- Prize 2
- $50,000
- Game 2
- Powerball Double Play
- Purchase location 2
- QuikTrip, 702 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis County
Background
Two lottery players in South County, Missouri, have recently won significant prizes, according to a report from callnewspapers.com. The winners purchased tickets at separate locations in the area.
One winner, who remains unnamed, won $100,000 on a “$3 Million Supreme” Scratchers ticket bought at Watson GasMart, 9666 Watson Road, in Crestwood. The other claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize from a ticket sold at QuikTrip, 702 Lemay Ferry Road, in St. Louis County.
Current situation
The $100,000 Scratchers winner originally bought the ticket as a birthday gift for a friend. However, after learning the friend did not want gifts this year, he decided to keep the ticket and gave the friend the ticket's cost plus a little extra instead.
He forgot about the ticket for about a month and only remembered it while preparing to move. When he finally scratched it, he initially did not believe he had won. He waited a few days and checked it at a gas station and a grocery store before accepting the win.
The $50,000 Powerball winner's ticket was for the June 29 Double Play drawing. Double Play allows players to use the same numbers in a second drawing immediately after the main Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 2, 9, 24, 25, and 39, with a Powerball number of 14. The player's self-selected numbers matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball.
| Prize | Game | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $3 Million Supreme Scratchers | Watson GasMart, Crestwood | Not specified |
| $50,000 | Powerball Double Play | QuikTrip, St. Louis County | June 29 drawing |
Impacts
The $100,000 winner has not yet decided how to use the prize money, but he said he will give his friend a sizable gift. This suggests the friend may benefit indirectly from the win.
The $50,000 Powerball winner's identity and plans remain unclear. The report does not specify how the winner intends to use the prize.
Both wins occurred at local businesses in South County, which may see increased customer interest as news of the winning tickets spreads.
Future outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
If the $100,000 winner follows through on his plan, the friend could receive a substantial gift, though the amount is not specified. The winner may also choose to save or invest the remaining prize.
The $50,000 Powerball winner's future use of the prize is unknown. Depending on their financial situation, the winnings could be used for spending, savings, or other purposes.
Lottery officials may release more details about the winners if they come forward publicly, but currently, both winners remain unnamed, and their future plans are uncertain.
Source: callnewspapers.com
