Jefferson County Scratchers Player Wins $2 Million Prize

Jan 27, 2026

A Missouri Lottery player uncovered a $2 million prize on a “$2,000,000 Platinum Payout” Scratchers ticket purchased at Circle K, 1980 Richardson Road, in Arnold.

The winner claimed his prize at the Lottery’s St. Louis regional office earlier this month, making him the second Jefferson County Lottery player to win more than a million dollars so far in 2026. The other winner bought a Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million in High Ridge just two days prior.

So far, “$2,000,000 Platinum Payout” players have won more than $20.3 million in prizes. Over $29.8 million in prizes remain unclaimed, including an additional $2 million top prizes and three $100,000 prizes.

In FY25, players in Jefferson County won more than $40.4 million in Missouri Lottery prizes, retailers received more than $3.6 million in commissions and bonuses, and more than $19.1 million in Lottery proceeds went to education programs in the county.