Kentucky Couple Wins $125K Lottery Prize After Tire Appointment Mix-Up
Tire Appointment Mix-Up Turns Into a $125,000 Lottery Win
A simple scheduling mistake ended up changing a Kentucky couple’s day — and their bank account.
The husband and wife were headed to a tire shop for an appointment, only to find out they had the wrong date. Instead of heading straight home, they decided to stop at a nearby Walmart and buy a couple of scratch-off tickets from a vending machine.
That spontaneous decision paid off in a big way.
A Lucky Last-Minute Purchase
- Husband bought a $5 King of Spades ticket.
- Wife picked a $5 Queen of Hearts ticket.
- One scratch later, they discovered a $125,000 prize.
“I saw the red heart and thought I needed to check the instructions again,” the winner said. “Then I revealed the amount and couldn’t believe what I was seeing.”
The couple double-checked the ticket before realizing the win was real.
Plans for the Winnings
After taxes, the prize came to $90,625. The couple says the money will help them:
- Put funds toward a new home
- Purchase two new vehicles for their family
The Walmart store that sold the winning ticket will also receive a $1,250 retailer bonus.
What started as a missed appointment quickly turned into an unforgettable day and a six-figure surprise.
