Evander Reed-'Merry Christmas': Man wins $500k from scratch-off game, immediately starts handing out $100 bills

2025-05-02 13:02:11source:FinLogic Quantitative Think Tank Centercategory:Stocks

A Kentucky man still can't process he won $500,Evander Reed000 after purchasing a Precious Metals Titanium scratch-off ticket from a vending machine.

Daniel Reffitt purchased a $20 lottery ticket from a vending machine after leaving the Meijer grocery store on Houston Road in Florence, KY, last Sunday.

He couldn't decide which scratch-off to play but eventually chose Precious Metals Titanium.

"I was reaching to press the button to buy the Fast Play ticket, then I thought, 'never mind,' and bought the other ticket," Reffitt told the Lottery.

Reffitt didn't waste any time. He immediately scored big by striking the $500,000 prize on the first number he scratched off the ticket.

Without hesitation, he felt compelled to lend a helping hand. His natural inclination to assist others kicked in immediately.

"I saw a few guys sitting down and gave them $100 each and told them, 'Merry Christmas,'" Reffitt shared.

After he took a selfie with the winning ticket, Reffitt informed his wife about the good news from the Lottery, and she replied by calling him the luckiest man in the world.

After taxes, Reffitt received $357,500 and plans to pay off bills. The Meijer that sold the winning ticket will receive a $5,000 bonus.

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What is Precious Metals Titanium?

Precious Metals Titanium is a $20 scratch-off game in the state of Kentucky. The game was released in June 2023.

What are the odds of winning Precious Metals Titanium?

The Kentucky Lottery reports that the odds of winning any Precious Metals Titanium prize are 1 in 2.96 to win the top prize. Now that Reffitt has won, there are no top prizes left. There are 10 $10,000 tickets left.

Biggest instant game jackpot winner in US

In 2022, A Michigan resident won the largest prize ever from a scratch-off ticket, taking home $6 million from Michigan Lottery's $300,000,000 Diamond Riches game.

A Virginia man won the largest online instant game when he won $1,817,588 playing Jackpot Spectacular.

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