Kansas City Player Wins $242K Jackpot�Again

Lightning really did strike twice for one Kansas City player�and this time, it came with a $242,000 jackpot.

• ? Winning game: Show Me Cash
• ? Drawing date: March 26
• ?? Ticket bought at: QuikTrip in Platte County
• ? Winning numbers: 17, 20, 25, 30, 39

Here�s the twist: this wasn�t his first big win. He had already hit a jackpot back in 2024. After that, he figured his luck had run out for good.

�I thought there was no way I�d ever win again,� he admitted.

Still, he kept playing�but only when the prize climbed past $200,000. That strategy clearly paid off.

? What happens after the win?

Lottery winnings don�t come tax-free:

• 4% state tax applies to prizes over $600
• 24% federal tax kicks in for winnings above $5,000
• Extra taxes may apply depending on total income

? A quick look at the bigger picture

Platte County has been on a hot streak:

• Players won over $12.5 million in prizes in fiscal year 2025
• Local retailers earned more than $1.2 million in commissions and bonuses

And yes, stores that sell winning tickets get a small cut too�up to 2% of the prize (capped at $600), depending on eligibility.