Frankfort resident wins $50K on scratch-off ticket while picking up dinner
A resident of Frankfort, Kentucky, made headlines recently after winning a substantial prize of $50,000 from a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket. Arnold Suter, while picking up dinner at a local Kroger, decided to try his luck with a $5,000,000 Fortune Scratch-off ticket.
Winning Ticket Purchased During Dinner Trip
Suter’s spontaneous decision to purchase the lottery ticket proved to be fortuitous. He usually plays the lottery only when he has some extra cash. “I just went out to get supper and got that one,” he remarked.
Joyful Revelation of the Win
- Suter scratched the ticket in his car shortly after purchase.
- He revealed the winning symbol that indicated an automatic prize of $50,000.
- His excitement led him to immediately call his wife, Janette, to share the good news.
Upon hearing about the win, Janette initially thought her husband was joking. “I figured he probably got it wrong, probably scratched something wrong,” she expressed. The couple felt a mix of shock and disbelief at their unexpected fortune.
Claiming the Prize
The couple visited the Kentucky Lottery headquarters to claim their prize, receiving a check for $36,000 after taxes. They plan to use the winnings to pay bills and support their grandchildren. Additionally, Kroger will receive $500 as a bonus for selling the winning ticket.
About the $5,000,000 Fortune Scratch-off Game
The $50 scratch-off game was launched in October 2024, and its popularity led to significant payouts. Notably, earlier this year, a woman from South-Central Kentucky claimed a $1 million top prize, with one remaining top prize yet to be claimed. The game also offers seven second-tier prizes of $50,000 and 14 third-tier prizes of $5,000.
Impact of the Kentucky Lottery
In 2025 alone, the Kentucky Lottery disbursed over $1.6 billion in prizes. These proceeds play a crucial role in funding scholarships and grants for over one million college students across Kentucky.
