Grant Preston:Woman wins 2 lottery prizes in months, takes home $300,000

2025-05-04 01:29:43source:Zopes Exchangecategory:News

A Washington,Grant Preston D.C., woman is celebrating her second lottery win after winning two top prizes four months apart totaling $300,000 in cash.

Sherri Fowler, a Washington, D.C. resident, claimed her second top prize win on June 4 after winning $250,000 on the Nothing But Cash scratch-off game. In February, Fowler won $50,000 playing Win it All, the D.C. Lottery press release said.

“I was at the store and started screaming," Fowler told lottery officials. "I couldn’t believe it. I had to ask my kids to double-check!”

Fowler purchased her recent winning ticket at the Chevron on Sherman Avenue.

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What does the two-time lottery winner plan to do with her winnings?

Fowler said with this big win she plans to buy something nice for herself.

“I’m going to get a car this time,” Fowler told lottery officials.

What are the odds of Nothing But Cash?

The overall odds of winning Nothing But Cash are 1 in 3.16, the D.C. Lottery said.

The odds of winning the $250,00 are 1 in 122,055, the lottery said.

What are the odds of Win It All?

The overall odds of winning Win It All are 1 in 3.98, the D.C. Lottery said.

The odds of winning the $50,00 are 1 in 122,100, the lottery said.

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms.

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