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Debra had a stroke of luck and it paid off: "I found a $10 bill on the ground. I used $5 of that to buy a scratch ticket and I won $15." Nice win!

"I have purchased Minnesota Millionaire Raffle tickets every year since it started." We hope 2024 is the year you win big, Gwen! Thanks for sharing your story!

"When I buy scratch off tickets, I only use my Salt River Bay U.S. Virgin Islands coin to scratch off the numbers - that is my “lucky coin”. So far, it hasn't brought much luck, but I keep trying!" We hope your lucky coin pays off soon, Carol! Thanks for sharing your story.

Lori makes sure her winnings go to a good cause: "I donate my winnings each Memorial Day to the American Legion in my hometown. I always look forward to this weekend! Every year we get together at the local bar. We say a prayer for the ones that we have lost. We enjoy a nice lunch. I am paying it forward to these brave service men that have fought for my freedom!"

Congratulations to Marquice on winning in our Spring Cleaning Giveaway: "I just won a consolation prize. I'MN!"

Joan of Roseau won $100,000 playing Powerball back in 1994 and she says she’s ready to win again! “I had 5 numbers right and was 2 numbers away from the Powerball number to win the jackpot. I hope to visit you in Roseville again!” We hope to see you too, Joan! Good luck!

"Every Tuesday, my friends and I get together for our favorite tradition: playing the Minnesota Lottery scratch off games. It’s not just about the tickets—it’s about the fun we have, the laid-back vibe, and the good times we share. One night, I scratched my ticket and won $100, and the excitement was real. But even when we don’t win, the real joy is in the time spent together and the memories made. The Minnesota Lottery isn’t just about winning money; it turns ordinary nights into something special, making every ticket worth the story." The lottery is more fun with friends! Thanks for sharing your story, Jessica.

"I really enjoy how creative and interesting Minnesota Lottery games are! Minnesota Lottery always keeps up with the seasons and have very exciting 2nd Chance games and drawings. What a great way to have fun giving back to the great state of Minnesota and its residents! Thank you, Minnesota!" Thank YOU, Maxwell for sharing your story! We enjoying hearing how much fun you have with our games.

Thanks to Kjirsten for her great holiday story! “It was Thanksgiving eve, I ran to the local grocery store. I had $10 in cash, so on the way out, I bought two $5 scratch offs from the kiosk. I went back to my car right away because it was snowing rather hard. I scratched one spot and it was $100! Kept scratching, and every spot was $25... so I just stopped and ran inside and handed it to the lady at the counter who told me it was $500! This veteran gentleman came up behind me in his wheelchair to check out, and I was so excited, I screamed ‘I wanna buy all his sh*t!’ Lol. He was so grateful, and I wanted to spread the love. I'll never forget that evening.” 

"I had a small winner on an older game and for some reason I was looking at the $10 Holiday $1,000. As soon as I scratched the bonus boxes, I couldn't believe my eyes when it said I won $100. Thinking that the rest of the game was a dud, I continued scratching the matching numbers and the first three numbers were winners as well. I ended up having six matching numbers. I was in complete disbelief when I found out that I won a prize large enough for me to not be able to cash it in at a lottery retailer. It was exciting and thrilling!" Congratulations on your BIG win, Meg!