A stroke of luck at a Fayette County sports bar has transformed the life of a single mother and her family. Brittnee Boot, a 31-year-old title clerk and mother of three, won a $1 million prize after purchasing a Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket, as CBS News Pittsburgh reported. The unexpected fortune came after her children persuaded her to buy the ticket despite an earlier decision to take a break from lottery games.
"I'm that person that's, like, a one in a million. Nothing good ever happens to this person, so it feels great," Boot said, per WTAE. The life-changing event unfolded at Foster House II, a local sports pub, where Boot's victory also earned the establishment a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
According to a press release sourced by PennLive, the winning scratch-off was part of the $1,000,000 Winnings game, which has a buy-in of $20 per ticket. Winners are reminded to sign their tickets immediately and contact the lottery, as prizes expire one year after a game's end-sale date.
While lottery stories often spark dreams of fantastic luck, Pennsylvania Lottery officials use moments like these to remind the public of responsible gaming, especially during periods such as problem gambling awareness month. PennLive highlights free resources and support for those who need them, including the helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER.
