Ruckersville lottery player claims second top prize in Jewel 7s scratcher game worth $500,000
Ruckersville, Virginia – A Ruckersville resident’s instincts led to a life-changing win after purchasing a Virginia Lottery scratcher ticket.
A Feeling That Paid Off
Stephen Trainum said he had a sense that something big was about to happen. “I just had this feeling that a big one was coming!” he told Virginia Lottery officials. That instinct brought him to the Sheetz on Seminole Drive in Ruckersville, where he bought a Jewel 7s ticket.
When he scratched it, Trainum discovered he had won the game’s $500,000 top prize. “It’s incredible, the feeling is just incredible!” he said. “It’s totally unexpected!”
Trainum said he plans to use his winnings to pay bills and may take a nice vacation.
About the Game
Jewel 7s is one of dozens of scratcher games offered by the Virginia Lottery, with prizes ranging from $20 to the $500,000 top prize. This win marks the second top prize claimed in the game, leaving one more still unclaimed. The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 612,000, while the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 5.24.
