OLYMPIA, Wash. — That was quite a graduation present.
A Washington state high school graduate won $50,000 on his first lottery ticket, lottery officials said.
Lance Wall, 18, of Washougal, was given a $20 Six Figures scratch-off ticket from his father as a graduation gift, Washington’s Lottery said in a news release on Tuesday.
WOW this 18-year-old got the best high school graduation gift...a $50K win! Congrats. Lance, for winning with Six Figures Scratch in Washougal, WA—who's next?! 🤩
— Washington's Lottery (@walottery) June 27, 2023
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The teen’s father scratched off the ticket and came up big, uncovering a $50,000 prize. It was the second time that someone in the state had won the $50,00 prize; the top jackpot in the promotion is $500,000, according to the lottery’s website.
According to lottery officials, the odds of winning $50,000 in the game are 1 in 913,000.
Wall told lottery officials that he plans to save his newfound bankroll for his future. He said he hopes to become an artist.
The winning ticket was bought at the 7 Market in Camas, lottery officials said.
