Veteran Dad’s Father’s Day Gift Turns Into $200K
A Surprise Scratch Ticket
Burton Chase, a Vietnam veteran and helicopter worker from Connecticut, received an unexpected Father’s Day gift from his Wisconsin-local daughter. Inside the card was a Wisconsin Winnings scratch ticket. Little did he know that this simple gesture would lead to a life-altering moment.
The Unbelievable Win
On the day before Father’s Day, Chase scratched the ticket and couldn’t believe his eyes. The numbers aligned perfectly, revealing a $200,000 jackpot win. He quickly called his daughters to share the news, but they thought he was joking. A photo of the winning ticket convinced them otherwise.
A Family Celebration
The Chase family planned a trip to Wisconsin to claim the prize, coinciding with his daughter’s 50th birthday. Despite travel chaos due to global IT issues, they persevered. Chase intends to use the winnings for a family vacation to the Turks and Caicos Islands. As for the rest of the money, he’ll share it with his loved ones.
How Wisconsin Winnings Works
Wisconsin Winnings is a scratch-off game where players uncover matching symbols and lucky icons. Here’s how it works:
- Matching Symbols: Each game on the ticket has three spots. Scratch to reveal hidden symbols. Match all three symbols in a game to win the corresponding prize.
- Cheese Wedge: If you uncover a Cheese Wedge symbol in any game, you win that prize automatically—it’s a freebie!
- Cherries Multiplier: Spot a Cherries symbol? Your prize for that game is multiplied by five.
- Bass Jackpot: If a Bass symbol appears, your winnings for that game are multiplied by ten.
- Top Prize: The ultimate catch in Wisconsin Winnings is the $200,000 top prize.
Claiming the Prize
Chase visited the Wisconsin Lottery headquarters to claim his winnings. For smaller prizes, players can visit local retailers or mail in winning tickets. Medium wins require a visit to a state lottery office, while big wins like Chase’s involve a trip to the Madison Lottery office.
A Reminder of Unexpected Fortunes
Burton Chase’s story serves as a reminder that sometimes the simplest gifts can lead to extraordinary outcomes. His Father’s Day scratch ticket turned into a $200,000 windfall—a memory that will forever link family, luck, and celebration.
