Lottery Winner Scores $5 Million in Oklahoma

Major Lottery Winner Claims Life-Changing Prize

A Texas man walks away with five million dollars in Lottery prize money. However, his win happened not in Texas — but inside an Oklahoma grocery store.

A man named Ernesto purchased a $100 Deluxe Gold Scratcher at a Bartlesville grocery. Additionally, Oklahoma Lottery officials say this specific scratcher continues to be one of the highest yielding premium ticket products.

He hopes to buy land and build a new home with his winnings. Therefore, this win becomes both a direct personal reset — and a tangible new start financially.

Big Year for Oklahoma Lottery Impact

The Oklahoma Lottery reports that 192 million dollars in prizes have been awarded to players in the past year. Additionally, the Lottery continues to direct money into core public services.

It has provided $1.3 billion dollars to the Education Lottery Trust Fund over time. Therefore, the vast majority of participation ends up circling back into Oklahoma school investments.

Lottery leaders say wins like this attract casual players who do not normally buy higher denomination tickets. Additionally, this continues creating both excitement and awareness across border states who frequently cross into Oklahoma to play.

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