Man wins $2 million from new Wisconsin Lottery scratch game
KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) – A Kenosha resident has defied the odds, winning the first of two $2 million top prizes from a new Wisconsin Lottery scratch game.
Joshua Bardy purchased the winning $2,000,000 Cash scratch ticket at Kwik Trip, located at 5800 31st St. in Kenosha. He claimed the prize at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison earlier this week.
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The $50 instant scratch game debuted on May 2 and Bardy is the first to win the top prize. One more $2 million prize remains unclaimed.
This is not the first time the Kenosha Kwik Trip has sold a big winner. The store previously sold a $2 million scratch ticket in September 2024 and a $1 million Lotto ticket in 2018.
'I can't believe we sold another million-dollar winning ticket. This is so awesome,' said Kwik Trip store manager Brian M.
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The $2,000,000 Cash game features more than $17 million in total prizes, with amounts ranging from $75 to $2 million.
As part of the Wisconsin Lottery's Retailer Performance Program, Kwik Trip will receive a $20,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) – A Kenosha resident has defied the odds, winning the first of two $2 million top prizes from a new Wisconsin Lottery scratch game. Joshua Bardy purchased the winning $2,000,000 Cash scratch ticket at Kwik Trip, located at 5800 31st St. in Kenosha. He claimed the prize at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison earlier this week. National Doughnut Day: Where to grab a free or discounted doughnut Friday The $50 instant scratch game debuted on May 2 and Bardy is the first to win the top prize. One more $2 million prize remains unclaimed. This is not the first time the Kenosha Kwik Trip has sold a big winner. The store previously sold a $2 million scratch ticket in September 2024 and a $1 million Lotto ticket in 2018. 'I can't believe we sold another million-dollar winning ticket. This is so awesome,' said Kwik Trip store manager Brian M. Dish on Wisconsin Supper Clubs: The Mill in Sturgeon Bay blends old-school traditions with 'Cheers' vibes The $2,000,000 Cash game features more than $17 million in total prizes, with amounts ranging from $75 to $2 million. As part of the Wisconsin Lottery's Retailer Performance Program, Kwik Trip will receive a $20,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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