Little Rock, Arkansas – A lucky Arkansas woman has hit it big, winning a staggering $500,000 while on her way to work. B. Todd, a resident of Little Rock, struck gold with a $20 instant lottery ticket called “200X the Cash.” The ticket was purchased at QuikTrip #7211, located on Otter Creek Road, marking an unexpected but thrilling moment during her daily routine.
Originally, Todd had taken the day off from work, but after a change in her schedule, she decided to continue with part of her usual pre-work routine. On a whim, she stopped by the QuikTrip and bought the ticket. What happened next took her completely by surprise. As Todd scratched off the ticket in the store, she saw the incredible prize: $500,000. “I couldn’t believe it,” Todd recalled, still in shock. “I texted my daughter a photo of the ticket, and we started screaming continuously.”
The excitement was palpable, and Todd couldn’t contain her joy when she called her daughter to share the good news. “We were both screaming and couldn’t believe it,” she said, reflecting on the surreal moment.
Having won such a large sum, Todd has big plans for her newfound wealth. “I’m going to invest my winnings and share them with my daughter,” she explained. Her decision to invest wisely and ensure her family benefits from the windfall speaks to her grounded approach to managing her good fortune.
Todd claimed her $500,000 prize on May 13 at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center, completing the official process to secure her winnings. The lottery victory is bound to have a lasting impact on Todd’s life, and it serves as a reminder that dreams can come true in the most unexpected ways.
For those interested in trying their luck, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery continues to offer a variety of games, with many opportunities for life-changing wins. For more information about lottery games, players can visit the official website at MyArkansasLottery.com.
