**LOCAL WOMAN STRIKES BIG WITH LOTTERY WIN**
OLYMPIA, WA – A Washington woman is celebrating a life-changing win after purchasing 18 identical tickets for a single Match 4 drawing, taking home a total of $180,000.
The lucky winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, said she felt an unusually strong connection to her chosen numbers. “I just had a good feeling about this one,” she said in a statement. “I decided to go all in and buy a bunch of tickets with the same numbers. It was a bit of a splurge, but it clearly paid off!”
According to lottery officials, the woman purchased her tickets from a local convenience store in Thurston County. She matched all four numbers in the drawing, winning a total of $10,000 per ticket.
The woman’s strategy of buying multiple tickets with the same numbers proved to be a winning one. “I’ve been playing the lottery for years, and I’ve always stuck with the same numbers,” she said. “I’ve had a few small wins, but nothing like this. I’m still in shock.”
The Washington Lottery’s Match 4 game offers a top prize of $10,000 for matching all four numbers. The game is played twice a day, seven days a week, and tickets cost $1 per play.
The woman plans to use her winnings to pay off some debts and treat her family to a special vacation. “This is a dream come true,” she said. “I’m so grateful to have had the chance to play and win big.”
The Washington Lottery congratulates the lucky winner and reminds players that there are many ways to play and win. “We’re thrilled to see one of our players have such a successful experience,” said a lottery spokesperson. “We encourage everyone to play responsibly and have fun.”
The winning ticket was drawn on [date] and the winner was notified shortly thereafter. The Washington Lottery has not released the exact numbers played, but officials confirm that the winner matched all four numbers correctly.
This story is a great reminder that sometimes, taking a chance can lead to amazing rewards. As for the lucky winner, she’s just enjoying the thrill of her big win. “I’m still on cloud nine,” she said. “This is a moment I’ll never forget.”
