URGENT UPDATE: A Kentucky man, Charles Amburgey, has just won $150,000 on a mere $10 lottery scratch-off ticket, marking a life-changing moment that he describes as “like a dream.” Amburgey purchased the King Crossword ticket from a Speedway vending machine located on South Highway 27 in Somerset.
In a surprising twist, Amburgey initially miscounted the words on his ticket, leading him to believe he had won smaller amounts. “At first, I thought I’d won $100. Then I thought I’d won $50,000,” he recounted. It wasn’t until the following morning that he discovered he had actually secured the grand prize of $150,000.
Amburgey made the trip to the Kentucky Lottery headquarters in Louisville with family by his side, where he received a check for $107,000 after taxes. He expressed plans to put this windfall towards purchasing a new home and land. “We’re buying land,” Amburgey stated, revealing his intentions to replace his current mobile home with something larger.
Adding a personal touch to his remarkable story, Amburgey shared that his good fortune may have been influenced by his faith. Just the night before winning, he had donated to a charity, and the next morning, he received a Bible verse stating, “Those who bless will be blessed.” He emphasized the power of giving back, saying, “This win is definitely a blessing.”
Amburgey has been actively playing the lottery, rolling over winnings to buy more tickets. “We’ve been playing for a few months and putting the money we win towards buying more tickets. We’ve really not spent much money on it,” he explained.
In a notable detail, the Speedway that sold Amburgey the winning ticket will also benefit, receiving $1,500 as part of the lottery’s retailer incentive program.
This incredible win highlights the unexpected joy and financial relief a single ticket can bring, sparking interest and excitement among lottery players across the region. With stories like Amburgey’s circulating, many are left wondering: could they be next?
