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Raffle is a big win for retailers
2019 is off to a great start for the thousands of Minnesota winner in the spring and now the $1 million Raffle. We’re getting
Millionaire Raffle winners who won prizes on Jan. 1, including people in who never come here saying, ‘Apparently this is the
the two $1 million prize winners and the businesses that sold place to be!’ That’s a huge deal. It’s been so exciting for everyone,
those $1 million winning tickets because they each received a our customers and our employees. It can be won in little Ely,
$5,000 winning ticket bonus. Minnesota!”
Superpumper Inc. in Crookston and Voyageur Short Stop in Ely Tiffany Briggs, the manager of Superpumper Inc. in Crookston,
both received $5,000 winning ticket bonuses for selling $1 million got a call from a store employee letting her know that one of the
winning Raffle tickets. $1 million winning tickets had been sold at their store. “It was
really exciting to hear that,” she said. “For a small town, that was
“It has really boosted our business!” said Voyageur Short Stop
pretty neat.”
manager Tonya Zielke. “Especially since it was our second big
winner this year,” she added. “We had a $250,000 Powerball
February 2019 I Volume 30 I Issue 2
New year, new raffle winners!
Imagine waking up on New Year’s Day and discovering that you
have won $1 million. That is how the new year began for Ely
resident Andy Gibbons. After double checking his Minnesota
Millionaire Raffle ticket “eight times” to make sure that he was not
mistaken, he did something many brand new millionaires would
not; Gibbons went to work. “After I realized I had won, I actually
had work to do so I went to work. I work at a camp and there
was some cleaning that needed to be done. I went to work and
cleaned some lodges,” he said.
Voyageur Short Stop, located at 1815 E. Sheridan St. in Ely, sold
Gibbons’ winning ticket.
When Deb Meyer’s husband goes deer hunting every year, he
always brings her back a Minnesota Millionaire Raffle ticket.
Last year was no exception—he picked up a Raffle ticket at
Superpumper Inc., located at 1749 University Ave., in Crookston
on Nov. 2, 2018.
While Mr. Meyer didn’t come home with a buck in the traditional
sense, the Prior Lake couple later found out that the ticket he
purchased during his hunting trip was worth 1 million bucks in the
New Year’s Day drawing.
On Jan. 1, Mr. Meyer scanned the Raffle ticket at a local
convenience store and received the message that the prize must
be claimed at a Lottery office. Unsure of how much the ticket was
worth, he grabbed a paper to check the winning numbers.
“When he got home he said, ‘I think we’ll get to pay off the
house this year,’” recalled Deb. “I thought, ‘What happened
between here and Kwik Trip?’”
Jeffrey Swenson of Forest Lake also won a $100,000 by playing
Minnesota Millionaire Raffle. Swenson said, “I about died,” when
he noticed that one of his Raffle tickets matched the winning
number 385332 to win one of five $100,000 prizes on New Year’s
Day. “We kept looking at it over and over,” added his wife Debbie.
“It’s a great way to start the New Year, that’s for sure,” said
Jeffrey.
Forest Lake Moto Mart, located at 1898 S. Lake St. in Forest
Lake, sold the winning ticket.
Corcoran resident—and retired lottery retailer—Gregg Malik
won $100,000. Malik discovered his win the morning of Jan. 1.
“I checked a ticket and it was 37 or 38 numbers off from winning
$100,000.” After a bit of grumbling, he checked his next ticket
and all six digits matched to win one of the five $100,000 prizes.
“I almost fell on the floor,” he said.
Maple Square Fuel & Wash, located at 13400 Grove Drive in
Maple Grove, sold the winning ticket.
Play your part for responsible gambling
Please remember that lottery players must be 18 years of age or
older. Do not sell to or redeem tickets for anyone under the age of
18. When in doubt, ask for identification.
The Minnesota Lottery is committed to ensuring that our games
are played responsibly. Thank you for your continued efforts to
support responsible gambling.
Signage sells at Lac qui Parle Co-op
Located in west central Minnesota, the small town of Dawson is notice them,” she said. “I think it reminds people to ask about the
known for their famous gnomes (which were even featured in the Lottery—what games should I play and what are the jackpots
Lottery’s #OnlyinMinnesota television commercial) and it’s also up to?”
home to long-time Lottery partner Lac qui Parle Co-op.
When it comes to the Lottery, “Wanda isn’t just selling it—she
Lottery sales rep Joel Schultz says that when you’re driving into promotes it,” added Schultz. “She understands how to use it as a
Dawson on Highway 212 from the east, Laq qui Parle Co-op tool to help drive sales. They don’t have much space on the inside
is one of the first things that you will notice. “They have bright to get creative with Lottery, so they focus on the outside and it
outdoor lottery signage that you can’t miss,” he said. The store has paid off.”
displays a variety of lottery signage on every exterior window.
Lottery sales continue to climb at this location. Currently, sales
Store manager Wanda Sis says they get a lot of compliments are up 7 percent.
from their customers on how nice it looks. “People certainly
Lac qui Parle Co-op’s brightly colored I’MN branded window signs help to create chatter about the Lottery among their customers.
STAR RETAILER
Do you know someone who would make a great
lottery retailer? If so, have them call 651-635-8273
Best Practices
or 888-568-8379 for more information.
The March new game kits will include eye-catching Lotto America®
point-of-purchase materials that will make it easy for your staff to
suggest this game to customers.
Let customers know that it only takes $1 to get in this multi-state
game. This is also a great chance to ask your lotto game players
if they would like to try the jackpot bundle, which includes Lotto
America.
Did you Know?
• Lotto America only costs $1 to play!
• The starting jackpot is $2 million
• Drawings are every Wednesday and Saturday at
approximately 10:15 p.m.
• Great odds! 1 in 9.6 to win a prize
PRESORT
STANDARD
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LMMAIL
Minnesota State Lottery
2645 Long Lake Road
Roseville, Minnesota 55113
mnlottery.com
Marie Hinton, managing editor
Stacey Kawa, graphic designer
Lottery Customer Support
Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1-888-568-8379, ext. 2
New games start March 5
651-635-8273, ext. 2
FOR HELP WITH: accounting
services, ticket status inquiries,
point-of-purchase materials,
lost or stolen tickets, Lottery
equipment relocation/removals
Changes are coming!
IGT Hotline
In the spring of 2019, the Lottery will be
1-888-487-9200
24 hours a day; 7 days a week
making changes to its internal accounting
systems. Please watch for a letter from the
FOR HELP WITH: Lottery Lottery that will provide more details about
equipment issues and Lottery
how these changes
equipment communication
issues
may affect you.
Problem Gambling Helpline
1-800-333-HOPE
GetGamblingHelp.com
Text HOPE to 61222
This publication is available in
alternative formats to individuals
with disabilities by calling (651)
635-8273, (888) 568-8379.
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