The Unexpected Story of an American Man Who Won the Lottery 18 Times in 29 Years: "My Real Luck Is My Wife"
18 Lottery Wins Over 29 Years
"My Real Luck Is 40 Years With My Wife"
A man living in Idaho, USA, has drawn attention after winning the lottery for the 18th time. Starting with winning a car prize in 1997, he has received numerous prizes over several decades. Most recently, he won $50,000 from an instant lottery ticket, citing his wife as the secret to his luck.
An American man who won the lottery 18 times over 29 years. Photo by Idaho Lottery Instagram
View original imageAccording to People magazine and other sources, Robert Bevan, a resident of Idaho, purchased a '$1 Million King Scratch' instant lottery ticket earlier this month and won $50,000. With this latest win, the total number of major lottery prizes he has received since 1997 has increased to 18.
The Idaho Lottery shared the news of Bevan's win on its official social media channels, saying, "Can lightning strike 18 times? For Idaho Lottery player Robert Bevan, it just might." The lottery officials discovered Bevan's previous winnings while reviewing internal records.
Bevan's first win dates back to 1997. At that time, he was one of the winners of the 'Blazer Bucks' event, in which the Idaho Lottery offered seven 1997 Chevrolet 4-door Blazers as prizes across the state. Since then, he is known to have received various prizes, ranging from $1,000 to $200,000, including the car.
Bevan said that buying lottery tickets with his wife has become "a part of life" over the years, describing it as a fun daily hobby that the couple enjoys together.
However, he does not attribute all of his luck to the lottery. When asked by a lottery official about the secret to his fortune, Bevan replied, "My real luck is having met a wonderful wife and spending 40 years together."
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According to the Idaho Lottery, a significant portion of lottery sales revenue is paid out as prizes, while the remainder is used for public schools and public buildings within the state.
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