In an unexpected turn of fortune, Larry Duncan from Dixon, Webster County, found himself $50,000 richer after purchasing the Kentucky Lottery's new Millionaire Club scratch-off, a $50 ticket that has been creating waves of excitement among players.

Duncan, who isn't a regular lottery player, was compelled to try his luck when thoughts of his recently deceased mother crossed his mind. As he visited a Marathon gas station to buy a few tickets, he reflected on his mother's memory, saying, I dont want to sound crazy, but I was saying, ?Mama, you are going to lead me to a winner??. His intuition proved right as his first play won him $55, giving him the encouragement to try again the next day.

The following day, while Duncan was running errands and thinking about his mother, he decided to stop by the gas station again, not just for an ingredient but also to buy another lottery ticket. This time, his decision yielded an astonishing $50,000 win.

Overwhelmed by the unexpected windfall, Duncan expressed, It was shocking to me. You just dont expect it.?

The Millionaire Club scratch-off offers a top prize of $1 million, and as of the latest update, three of those coveted prizes are still up for grabs. While the odds of winning any prize on the $50 ticket are 1 in 2.98, the game has been surprising players with substantial winnings, ranging from $75 to $100 for most prizes.

Larry Duncan's unexpected windfall adds to a series of recent Millionaire Club winners, showcasing the excitement and unpredictability that the Kentucky Lottery brings to its players.