‘I Feel Like it’s a Blessing’ Says $55,558 Scratchers Winner

Nov. 17, 2023

A Missouri Lottery player felt blessed after revealing a top prize on a “5X Bingo” Scratchers ticket he purchased at Meiners Market, 1299 S.W. Arborwalk Blvd., in Lee’s Summit.

“I feel like it’s a blessing from God,” he shared.

The winner explained he was shopping when his friend suggested he purchase a “5X Bingo” Scratchers ticket. He took his friend’s advice – and was shocked to discover he was one of the games six top-prize winners.

“The only thing I can say is it’s breathtaking. That’s the only way I can explain it,” he shared.

“5X Bingo” is a $3 Scratchers game that offers prizes ranging from $3 to $55,558. Currently, there are over $13 million in unclaimed prizes in the game, including four more top prizes of $55,558.

In FY23, players in Jackson County won more than $108.7 million in Missouri Lottery prizes, retailers received more than $9.9 million in commissions and bonuses, and more than $15.5 million in Lottery proceeds went to education programs in the county.