Simple mix-up at a store results in a huge $2 million lottery win for Carrollton woman
Carrollton, Virginia – A simple mix-up at the store turned into an incredible stroke of luck for one Virginia Lottery player. Carrollton resident Kelly Lindsay had planned to play her favorite scratch-off game, but when she received the wrong ticket instead, she decided to go ahead and scratch it anyway. What happened next was nothing short of shocking.
A Lucky Mistake Leads to a Life-Changing Prize
Lindsay purchased her ticket at Race Way Carrollton, located at 13028 Carrollton Boulevard. Expecting to scratch off a familiar game, she instead found herself holding a Money Blitz ticket. Frustrated by the mistake, she walked to her car and decided to scratch it off anyway. That’s when she realized she had just won the game’s $2 million top prize.
“And I got over not being happy about it!” Lindsay told Virginia Lottery officials as she claimed her massive winnings.
Choosing the Cash Option
After confirming her win, Lindsay was given the choice of receiving the full $2 million prize in annual payments over 30 years or opting for a one-time cash payout of $1,250,000 before taxes. She decided to take the lump sum payment, securing her prize immediately.
The Money Blitz Game Still Has One More Big Winner Waiting
Money Blitz has proven to be a lucrative game for Virginia Lottery players. Lindsay’s win marked the second top prize claimed in the game, meaning there is still one more $2 million prize left unclaimed.
For players hoping to strike it rich, the odds of winning the top prize in Money Blitz are 1 in 1,142,400. The overall odds of winning any prize in the game stand at 1 in 3.29, making it a competitive but rewarding option for lottery enthusiasts.
A Reminder That Luck Can Come When Least Expected
Lindsay’s unexpected win is proof that sometimes, even a frustrating mistake can turn into an unbelievable opportunity. Though she hadn’t intended to play Money Blitz that day, fate had other plans, leading her to a multimillion-dollar windfall.
