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by WKRC
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A Kentucky man has struck gold again, claiming his second Kentucky Lottery Instant Play win in just five months. This time, Braxton Skaggs of Campbellsville, Ky., won nearly $58,000, adding to his previous $30,000 win in May.
Skaggs had taken a break from playing after his initial win on Triple Platinum, but his mother's recent $3,000 online win reignited his interest. "He got on two or three days later," his mom said, per a Kentucky Lottery media release. "I kept telling him it was going to hit."
While packing for a family vacation, Skaggs decided to try his luck again. "I just got off from work and was just wasting time and decided to jump on," he told lottery officials. With only $150 left in his account, Skaggs wagered $5 on the Bluegrass Bucks Hot Hit Jackpots Instant Play game and hit the $57,947.26 progressive jackpot. After taxes, he took home $41,722.03.
His mother recalled the moment he shared the news: "I was sitting at the table, and he comes running in. 'Mom, mom, you’re not going to believe this, I hit the big one again.'"
With his winnings, Skaggs is now closer to achieving his dream of building a house. "We’re getting ready to start pouring the foundation next week," he said as he left Kentucky Lottery headquarters.
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