Batesville, Arkansas – A routine stop at a local gas station turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky Batesville resident.
Janice M., a frequent lottery player, walked away with a staggering $50,000 prize after trying her luck on the $50,000 Frenzy instant game. She purchased the $20 scratch-off ticket at Casey’s General Store #3647 on Harrison Street, never expecting what would come next.
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Janice was out running errands when she made the purchase. Like many times before, she picked out a few tickets – usually opting for $10 or $20 games. But something about the $50,000 Frenzy ticket caught her eye, and she decided to give it a shot. Little did she know, that decision would pay off in a big way.
Sitting in her car, she scratched the ticket and was stunned by what she saw.
“I couldn’t believe it,” Janice said, still in shock. “I thought, ‘Is this real?’”
Doubtful of her own eyes, she quickly headed back inside the store to have the clerk verify the win. Sure enough, it was official—she had just hit the game’s top prize of $50,000!
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This wasn’t Janice’s first time winning, but it was by far her biggest. She had won $5,000 the previous year, but never imagined she’d land an even larger sum. Overjoyed, she immediately shared the news with her daughter.
“I thought she was joking—then she showed me the ticket!” her daughter recalled.
Janice’s daughter later accompanied her to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center to collect the winnings. While some lottery winners dream of vacations or big splurges, Janice has a more practical plan—using her prize money to pay off bills.
Despite her win, Janice isn’t the only one with a shot at a big payout. The $50,000 Frenzy instant game still has 70 top prizes of $50,000 waiting to be claimed.
For more details on lottery games and prizes, visit MyArkansasLottery.com.
