Columbia resident won $50k with a scratch lottery ticket

A Columbia man-made 10,000 times his investment when he won $50,000 on a $50 scratch-off ticket.

When he went to the Petro-Mart on East St. Charles Road, all he intended to get was a drink. But he had a feeling.

The Columbia winner purchased a $30 ticket and won $50.

He took the ticket outside and scratched off the 'Bonus' play—finding a $10,000 prize.

After he continued scratching the ticket, the winner's earnings totaled $50,000.

With his winnings, he told the Missouri Lottery that he plans to donate some to charity and take a trip to Las Vegas.

“I’m just going with the wind at this point,” he said.

“I’m so blessed.”