Current:Home > Finance'I was in tears': Kentucky woman will give to local church after winning $2 million from Powerball-LoTradeCoin
'I was in tears': Kentucky woman will give to local church after winning $2 million from Powerball
View Date:2024-12-23 20:48:23
A Kentucky woman plans to donate to her local church after winning $2 million from Powerball's Oct. 4 drawing.
The woman, Jacalyn Armstrong, purchased six Powerball tickets, one of which hit $1 million. She matched the five white ball numbers, winning the game's second prize. Since she added Power Play to her tickets, her prize doubled from $1 million to $2 million.
After leaving an OB-GYN appointment, Armstrong called her husband Jonathan at his workplace to share the good news, who thought she was calling to tell him she's pregnant.
"I told him I had some news and at first, he didn't believe me," Armstrong shared with the Kentucky Lottery. "You could tell I was in tears, and he thought I was going to tell him I was pregnant."
"My mom thought the same thing when I called her. I was like, 'what is wrong with you all."
The couple has three children. Their youngest is only six months old. Armstrong revealed to lottery officials that she rarely plays the lottery, only when the jackpot reaches a high amount. She credits her co-workers for reminding her to buy a ticket.
Armstrong played online because she didn't have time to go to the store. However, she had to reset her password before purchasing the tickets, she shared, as she wasn't used to playing.
According to the Kentucky Lottery, the couple plans to donate to their church, buy a larger home, and purchase a new car.
Armstrong received a check of over $1.4 million after taxes from the Kentucky Lottery.
More winners:New Hampshire man wins $1 million from $1.4 billion Powerball draw
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms and conditions.
veryGood! (88468)
Related
- Wisconsin authorities believe kayaker staged his disappearance and fled to Europe
- Ariana DeBose talks hosting Tony Awards, Marvel debut: I believe in versatility
- Victim identified in Southern California homicide case, 41 years after her remains were found
- Taylor Swift says Eras Tour will end in December
- Dogecoin soars after Trump's Elon Musk announcement: What to know about the cryptocurrency
- R.E.M. discusses band's breakup, friendship and Songwriters Hall of Fame honor
- WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 results: CM Punk costs Drew McIntyre; winners, highlights
- Derek Jeter’s New York castle might finally have a buyer
- Quincy Jones' Cause of Death Revealed
- Grab Your Notebook and Jot Down Ryan Gosling's Sweet Quotes About Fatherhood
Ranking
- US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline
- Much of U.S. braces for extreme weather, from southern heat wave to possible snow in the Rockies
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wrongly says Buffalo supermarket killer used a bump stock
- U.S. sanctions Israeli group for damaging humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians
- Homes of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce burglarized, per reports
- Don’t take all your cash with you to the beach and other tips to avoid theft during a Hawaii holiday
- Yankees' Alex Verdugo homers vs. Red Sox in return to Fenway – and lets them know about it
- More bottles of cherries found at George Washington's Mount Vernon home in spectacular discovery
Recommendation
-
Bridgerton's Luke Newton Details His Physical Transformation for Season 3's Leading Role
-
Mavericks majestic in blowout win over Celtics, force Game 5 in Boston: Game 4 highlights
-
Rob Lowe Shares How He and Son John Owen Have Bonded Over Sobriety
-
Missouri woman’s murder conviction tossed after 43 years. Her lawyers say a police officer did it
-
'He's driving the bus': Jim Harbaugh effect paying dividends for Justin Herbert, Chargers
-
R.E.M. discusses surprise reunion at Songwriters Hall of Fame, reveals why there won't be another
-
History buff inadvertently buys books of Chinese military secrets for less than $1, official says
-
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah stir U.S. fears of wider conflict