After a week of being stuck at home sick, a Missouri Lottery player in Cooper County decided she needed to get out of the house – a decision that would lead to a $100,000 Scratchers prize. 

“I was just like, ‘I don’t know what I’m going to do but I need to get out of the house!” the winner said. 

Along the way, she and a friend went to Murphy Oil, 2148 Main St. in Boonville, to grab a soda. While there, she picked out a “Triple Cash Crossword” ticket and was shocked when she uncovered the $100,000 top prize. 

“I didn’t believe it, not at all!” she said. “I drove to another store and went in to have it checked.” 

The clerk took the ticket to confirm the prize and was equally surprised by the amount.

“I think she about fell down!” the winner joked. 

Since “Triple Cash Crossword” began on Feb. 4, players have won over $12.3 million in prizes. Over $4.7 million remain in unclaimed prizes, including one more top prize of $100,000. 

Players who purchased tickets in Cooper County last fiscal year won more than $2.9 million in total Missouri Lottery prizes. Retailers received more than $304,000 in commissions and bonuses, and education programs in the county received more than $679,000 in appropriated Lottery proceeds.