Veteran Dad’s Father’s Day Gift Turns Into $200K
Burton Chase, a Vietnam veteran and helicopter worker from Connecticut, received an unexpected Father’s Day surprise that forever changed his life. His daughter, who resides in Wisconsin, gifted him a scratch-off ticket from the Wisconsin Winnings game. Little did they know that this simple gesture would lead to a life-altering windfall.
On the eve of Father’s Day, Burton opened the card and scratched the ticket. His eyes widened in disbelief as he revealed the winning combination. A quick call to his daughters followed, but they initially thought he was joking. A photo of the winning ticket convinced them otherwise.
The family promptly planned a trip to Wisconsin to claim the $200,000 prize, perfectly timed to coincide with his daughter’s 50th birthday. Despite travel disruptions due to global IT issues, they persevered. Burton intends to use part of the winnings for a family vacation to the Turks and Caicos Islands, sharing the rest with his loved ones.
The lucky ticket was purchased at a Walmart in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Interestingly, Wisconsin Lottery retailers selling winning tickets worth more than $599 earn a two percent bonus, up to a maximum of $100,000.
Wisconsin Winnings still has one $200,000 prize left, and the odds of winning are one in 372,000. The game involves matching symbols and landing lucky icons. Players can uncover matching symbols, find the Cheese Wedge for an automatic win, multiply prizes with Cherries or Bass symbols, and aim for the ultimate catch—the $200,000 top prize.
For Burton Chase, this Father’s Day gift turned into a life-changing jackpot, proving that sometimes the most extraordinary moments come from unexpected places.
Claiming your prize:
- Small wins (up to $599): Visit a local Wisconsin Lottery retailer, a Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison or Milwaukee, or mail in your winning ticket.
- Medium wins ($600 to $199,999): Visit a state lottery office or send the ticket by mail.
- Big wins ($200,000+): Head to the Madison Lottery office (call ahead for arrangements).
- Jackpot winners (Powerball, Mega Millions, Megabucks): Schedule an appointment with the Lottery office.
Remember, it takes money to make money, and Burton’s Father’s Day surprise certainly proved that adage true. His daughter’s thoughtful gift transformed a simple scratch-off ticket into a life-altering windfall.
About the Wisconsin Lottery: Ninety-three percent of Wisconsin Lottery revenue goes to winners, retailers, and homeowners.
