A Missouri couple was shocked to find out the lottery prize they won was much bigger than what they expected.
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A Missouri couple was shocked to find out the lottery prize they won was much bigger than what they expected.
The couple played Show Me Cash in Versailles and realized they won, a Jan. 9 Missouri Lottery news release said.
“We thought it was $30,000 and were happy with that!” they told lottery officials.
But they had actually won a lot more.
When they went to the lottery headquarters, they were shocked to find out they actually won the $130,000 jackpot, according to the lottery.
“It was a good surprise,” they said.
Show Me Cash is drawn daily and the jackpots start at $50,000 and grow until won. The couple’s winning numbers on Dec. 15 were 2, 3, 8, 25 and 38.
Versailles is about 170 miles west of St. Louis.
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
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This story was originally published January 9, 2024 at 4:08 PM with the headline "Couple thought they won a big lottery prize in Missouri — then came a shock."
Jennifer Rodriguez
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Jennifer Rodriguez is a McClatchy National Real-Time reporter covering the Central and Midwest regions. She joined McClatchy in 2023 after covering local news in Youngstown, Ohio, for over six years. Jennifer has made several achievements in her journalism career, including receiving the Robert R. Hare Award in English, the Emerging Leader Justice and Equality Award, the Regional Edward R. Murrow Award and the Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award.
