**KY WOMAN’S BIRTHDAY WISH COMES TRUE IN A BIG WAY… OR DOES IT?**
In a bizarre incident that has left officials scratching their heads and lottery enthusiasts going wild, a Kentucky woman has won a staggering $36,000 in the state lottery – and it all started with a birthday present from her aunt.
According to sources close to the winner, 32-year-old Sarah Johnson of Lexington was gifted a single $5 scratch-off ticket by her aunt, Bertha, on her birthday. Bertha, known for her eccentric gift-giving, had a hunch that the ticket might be the key to unlocking Sarah’s financial future.
And boy, was she right!
Sarah, a self-proclaimed “lottery novice,” scratched off the ticket on a whim, and her eyes nearly popped out of her head when she saw the numbers. “I thought it was a typo or something,” she exclaimed in an interview. “I mean, who wins $36,000 from a $5 ticket? It’s just crazy talk!”
As it turns out, Sarah’s ticket matched all the winning numbers, earning her the life-changing prize. But here’s the kicker: Sarah’s aunt Bertha had allegedly “accidentally” superglued the ticket to her own winning lottery ticket from 2018, which she had been carrying around in her purse for years.
“I just wanted to make sure it was safe,” Bertha explained, “I didn’t know it would actually work!”
The Kentucky Lottery Commission has confirmed that the win is legitimate, but officials are still scratching their heads over the unusual circumstances. “We’ve seen some weird things in our time, but this takes the cake,” said a spokesperson. “We’re just glad we could make Sarah’s birthday a little brighter… and Bertha’s, too, we suppose!”
When asked what she plans to do with her winnings, Sarah said she’s treating herself to a new car, a trip to Hawaii, and a year’s supply of aunt-approved scratch-off tickets. Bertha, meanwhile, is reportedly investing in a bulk order of superglue.
**UPDATE:** The Kentucky Lottery Commission has announced that it will be offering a special “Aunt Bertha’s Lucky Ticket” promotion, featuring scratch-off tickets with a complimentary tube of superglue. Sales are expected to skyrocket.
