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Kansas State University Finance Major Hits for $20,000

Kansas State University senior Benjamin Buckles of Topeka received an early graduation “bonus” after playing a $2 Bonus Crossword instant scratch ticket.

The finance major revealed all 10 words on his ticket, winning a $20,000 top prize!

“I buy a Crossword ticket every Friday since it’s pay day,” said Buckles. “I’m not really sure when I bought my winning ticket. I had a stack of tickets I had previously bought, but hadn’t finished playing. The winning ticket was in that stack and could have been sitting there for weeks.”

Although he seemed nonchalant about winning a $20,000 top prize, Buckles is very thankful he discovered the winning ticket.

“I was completely surprised when I realized I had won $20,000,” said Buckles. “I spent a lot of time going over the ticket to ensure I hadn’t made a mistake. I didn’t want to have it verified at a store because to me, that’s like having a pocketful of money and it made me nervous.”

After he was certain he had won a $20,000 top prize, Buckles signed the back of his winning ticket and put it in a lockbox for safe keeping.

“When I told some of my friends about my prize, they responded with excited anger,” said Buckles. “They were excited for me, but angry because they haven’t won.”

Buckles, who will graduate in May, was undecided how he’ll spend his winnings.

“Winning $20,000 makes for a nice graduation present,” said Buckles. “I’ll use the money for any number of things, but my first thoughts are how I can put this to the best use.”