Mackay man’s ‘brain blown’ after winning $1 million

The following is a news release and photo from Idaho Lottery. BOISE — Alexander Higbee of Mackay has a simple philosophy for life: live for the moment. On Monday, that moment found him in Boise claiming $1,000,000 from an Idaho Lottery Scratch ticket he purchased last week on his way home from work at Jack’s Travel Plaza in Arco. “I stopped into Jack’s to buy a few lotto tickets, Powerball, Mega Millions, and thought, I’ve got some extra cash, so I picked up a couple of tickets,” explained Higbee on how he got his tickets. “I don’t play those big tickets that often, but I thought, why not, let’s go for it.” One of the tickets he purchased was Millionaire Maker, a $50 scratch ticket. “My $20 ticket didn’t win. I won $300 on my $30 ticket. I didn’t think if I won on my $50 ticket, it would surpass the $300 especially when I didn’t win in the bonus area on the ticket,” described Higbee on how he played the ticket. “Then I saw I matched the number 49 to a winning number – 49. THEN I saw the prize amount was $1,000,000.” He stopped in the middle of his description, still in awe of the winning moment, and after a long pause offered, “Brain. Blown! Pwooff!” he exclaimed in disbelief as he stood holding his winning check. “Surreal moment.” Higbee plans to pay off debts, invest in a new vehicle, and help family with his winnings. He still plans to continue working and playing the Lottery. Jack’s Travel Plaza in Arco receives a bonus of $20,000 for selling the winning ticket. The Idaho Lottery has paid more than $5.6 million in top prizes since July 1, 2024.The post Mackay man’s ‘brain blown’ after winning $1 million appeared first on East Idaho News.
Source: eastidahonews.com