Summary
James Milby, a truck driver from Kentucky, won a $551,151 lottery jackpot after buying a Fast Play ticket during a quick run to purchase an energy drink. He and his wife plan to invest their winnings and pay off bills. The win included a bonus feature, making their total prize nearly $400,000 after taxes.
Key Facts
- James Milby is a truck driver from Glasgow, Kentucky.
- He won a $551,151 lottery jackpot with a Fast Play ticket.
- He initially went to the store to buy a Red Bull energy drink.
- Milby chose Fast Play tickets based on advice from his grandson.
- Fast Play games have instant prizes and a rolling jackpot.
- The odds of winning the Big Money Doubler! Fast Play jackpot are 1 in 240,000.
- Milby and his wife confirmed the win at the store and took a photo for proof.
- They plan to invest the money and pay off bills, taking home just under $400,000 after taxes.
