MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (Gray News) – An Arkansas man won big money in a lottery game, thanks to encouragement from his wife.
According to the Arkansas Lottery, a man only identified as Leon S. of Mississippi County won $200,000 playing the Multiplier Bonus instant game.
Leon purchased the $10 ticket at PJ Express #1 in Blytheville.
He bought the ticket after some encouragement from his wife who “had a good feeling” about their chances.
To his shock, he won one of the game’s top prizes of $200,000.
His wife said she was “stunned” and speechless.
The couple said they plan to use the winnings to save for their daughter’s college fund.
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