Little Rock, Arkansas – A routine gift purchased on the road turned into an unforgettable moment for a Texas couple after a scratch-off ticket revealed a life-changing prize.
T. Edgerson of Collin County, Texas, claimed a $100,000 top prize after playing Fire and Ice, a $5 instant game. She collected her winnings at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center on Feb. 11, marking the joyful end to a surprise that began with her husband’s thoughtful purchase.
A Surprise Gift Turns Into a Big Win
Edgerson’s husband, a truck driver who often buys $5 tickets during his travels, picked up the lucky ticket at Dixon Road Exxon. When he spotted the Fire and Ice game, he believed it would make the perfect small gift to bring home.
After he returned, Edgerson scratched the ticket and quickly realized the couple had struck it big…