Lexington, Kentucky – A local man has changed his financial future dramatically by winning a significant lottery prize. Billy Glenn, a regular participant in the Kentucky Lottery’s Lucky For Life game, has matched all five white balls in the drawing held on November 19, securing an annual payout of $25,000 for life.
Glenn’s ticket matched the numbers 7, 10, 17, 24, and 26. Although he did not win the grand prize of $1,000 a day for life, missing the Lucky Ball number by just one digit, the prize will still have a life-altering impact. His selected numbers have long reflected personal anniversaries and jersey numbers of his favorite Major League Baseball players, which he has been using since he started buying tickets when the game debuted in the state in March 2015.
“I’ve been playing for nine years, seven months and 29 days since the day I won Lucky For Life,” Glenn remarked to lottery officials. His decision to opt for the cash payout option resulted in a lump sum of $390,000, amounting to $280,804.32 after taxes. He plans to use the winnings to alleviate debt and complete much-needed home improvements.
“It’s been a blessing. I’ve been stressing for the last six months,” he explained. “One hundred thousand dollars is going to put me at ground zero. This is a nice little reset.”
The ticket was purchased at the bp gas station located at 531 Southland Drive in Lexington, which will receive a bonus of $5,000 for selling the winning ticket. The Lucky For Life game invites players to select five white balls from a range of 1 to 48, as well as one Lucky Ball numbered between 1 and 18, for just $2 per play.
Winning the grand prize is notably challenging, with odds of 1 in 30.8 million for matching all five white balls and the Lucky Ball, while the chances of winning the annual payout stand at 1 in 1.81 million.
The Kentucky Lottery also emphasizes responsible gambling, advising participants to seek help if they encounter difficulties. Services are available for those struggling with gambling addiction by calling 1-800-522-4700.
For additional inquiries about the lottery in Kentucky, residents can reach out via the organization’s service journalism team through ask@herald-leader.com.
