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The Tennessee Lottery has awarded nearly $3 billion in prizes. 
Here are just a few of the folks who've played and won.
Maybe you're next!


Winner Spotlight: Ronnie Gurley

Congratulations to Ronnie Gurley of Chattanooga who won $50,000 playing Block Bingo. Ronnie's winning ticket was purchased at Parth Grocery in Chattanooga.

 

Winner Spotlight: Ahmad Altoush

Congratulations to Ahmad Altoush, the winner of the June 19 $60,000 Pick 5 jackpot. After a quick call to his family to share the good news, Ahamd made the short drive to the Lottery's Memphis district office to claim his prize. Ahmad purchased his winning ticket at Mapco Express #3262.

 

Winner Spotlight: Carol Hoffman and Friends

Carol Hoffman, along with fourteen friends and colleagues, have enjoyed playing Powerball as a group for quite sometime. Well the fun turned to elation when the group won $20,000 in a recent Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Kodak Trade Center in Kodak. Congratulations everyone!

 

Winner Spotlight: Jesse Andrew Hurst

Congratulations to Jesse Hurst of Walls, MS who won $10,000 playing the popular instant ticket Tennessee Millionaires Club. Jesse purchased his winning ticket at a Memphis area Exxon.

 

Winner Spotlight: Bobby Wiley Douglas

Lifelong Gray resident Bobby Wiley Douglas is the lucky winner of $50,000 playing the instant ticket, Jumbo Bucks. Bobby purchased his winning ticket at Tennessee City Wholesale Tobacco in Johnson City. Congratulations!

 

Winner Spotlight: David Alridge

Occasional Lottery player David Alridge was thrilled when he won $2,500 playing the instant ticket Aces & 8's. "I have two sons getting married in a few months so this prize will come in handy," said David. The winning ticket was purchased at Sudden Service #11 in Clarksville.

 

Winner Spotlight: Boonsouk Saysithideth

Longtime Murfreesboro resident Boonsouk Saysithideth, correctly matched all 5 numbers in Monday night’s Pick 5 drawing to become the lucky winner of the $80,000 jackpot! “Souk,” a machine operator, enjoys playing the Lottery and was thrilled with his prize. “I plan to pay a few bills,” said Souk, who purchased the winning ticket at Kountry Korner in Murfreessboro.

 

Winner Spotlight: Patricia Smith

Congratulations to Patricia Smith of Murfreesboro who won $200,000 in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. "This is just an incredible gift," said Patricia who accepted the "big check" and congratulations from Lottery President and CEO Rebecca Hargrove. Patricia purchased her winning ticket at On The Run #111 in Murfreesboro.

 

Winner Spotlight: Joe Roper

Congratulations to Fayetteville resident Joe Roper who won $150,000 playing the instant game Giant Jumbo Bucks. Joe, who is retired, purchased his winning check at H T Max Fuel in Ardmore.

 

Winner Spotlight: Donald Ellis

Donald Ellis of Chattanooga is the lucky winner of $10,000 from the instant game Las Vegas Cash. The winning ticket was purchased at the Favorite Market #3682 in Chattanooga. Congratulations to the Ellis family!

 

Winner Spotlight: Vernita Jones

Congratulations to Convington resident Vernita Jones who won $150,000 playing the instant game Giant Jumbo Bucks. “I screamed when I found out that I was a winner,” said Vernita who gladly accepted her “big” check. Vernita purchased her winning ticket from Mapco Express #3041 in Covington.

 

Winner Spotlight: Bob Schwartz

Bob Schwartz, an electrician in Hardin County, was a lucky winner of $10,000 playing the Tennessee Millionaires Club instant game. “I had my wife look at my ticket to make sure I wasn’t seeing it wrong,” said Bob, who purchased his winning ticket from the Pit Stop retailer outlet in Savannah. Congratulations to the Schwarz family!

 

Winner Spotlight: Joseph Russo-Tiesse Jr.

Joseph Russo-Tiesse Jr., a resident of Cordova, was thrilled when he played the Tennessee Millionaires Club instant game and won $25,000! “I am going to help my parents with a few bills and purchase a car,” said Joseph, who bought his winning ticket at Circle K in Cordova.

 

Winner Spotlight: Gary Patterson

The Tennessee Millionaires Club welcomes another member – Gary Patterson of Henderson who won $10,000! Gary purchased his winning ticket from the Pinson Exxon in Madison County.

 

Winner Spotlight: Mark Burros

Mark Burros of Knoxville was the winner of the $464,795 Pick 5 jackpot from the Monday, June 8 drawing. A construction worker, Mark says the win couldn't come at a better time for his family. Mark purchased his winning ticket at Breadbox Food Store #24 in Knoxville.

 

Winner Spotlight: Scott McCray

Nurse Scott McCray of Nashville was the lucky winner of a $1,000 playing the Tennessee Millionaires Club instant game. Scot purchased his winning ticket from Mapco Express in Nashville. Congratulations to the McCray family!

 

Winner Spotlight: Sandra Mead

Congratulations to Sandra Mead of Mason in Tipton County who won $50,000 playing the instant game, Block Bingo. Sandra is a regular player of the lottery and recently won $1000 playing $50 Million Cash Spectacular. Sandra purchased her winning Block Bingo ticket at Exxon in Covington.

 

Winner Spotlight: Ashley Little

Ashley Little, a sales associate from Memphis, plans to pay a few bills and increase her nest egg with the $5,000 she won playing the Tennessee Millionaires Club instant game. “I immediately called my mom,” said Ashley, who purchased her winning ticket at the Double A Market in Memphis.

 

Winner Spotlight: Bahnam Nazi

Congratulations to Bahnam Nazi who won $5,000 playing the popular instant ticket Tennessee Millionaires Club. Joined by his family, Bahnam picked up his winning check at Lottery headquarters in Nashville. The winning ticket was purchased at Handy Peddler in Camden.

 

Winner Spotlight: Doug Weaver

Doug Weaver of Jackson is a winner of $5000 playing the Tennessee Millionaires Club instant game. “I called my family after I found out that I had won,” said Mr. Weaver who purchased his winning ticket at the Old Medina Market in Jackson. Congratulations Mr. Weaver!

 

Winner Spotlight: Traveddie Burns

Congratulations to Traveddie Burns of Mason who won $20,000 in a recent Powerball drawing. Traveddie realized she was a big winner while watching the Powerball drawing on her local television station. A regular Lottery player, Traveddie bought her winning ticket at Mason Tobacco in Tipton County.

 

Winner Spotlight: Nancy Dugas

Nancy Dugas of Huntsville, AL has become one of the many winners of the popular instant ticket Tennessee Millionaires Club! Her win - $25,000! Nancy purchased her ticket at True Discount in Ardmore. Congratulations to the Dugas family!

 

Winner Spotlight: Donald McCloud

Congratulations to Hendersonville resident Donald McCloud who won $50,000 playing the instant game Jumbo Bucks. Purchased at Quick Stop Mercado in Madison, the proud Grandfather of newly born triplets, says he'll have no problem with ideas of how to use the prize!

 

Winner Spotlight: Rahim Rudhwani

While visiting Tennessee, Rahim Rudhwani of Port Arthur, TX tried his luck on the Tennessee Lottery - and a $50,000 win playing the $50 Million Cash instant ticket was his! The winning ticket was purchased at Discount Smokes in Bartlet. Congratulations Rahim!

 

Winner Spotlight: Adrianne Larde

Adrianne Larde of West Memphis, Ark. decided to purchase a Powerball ticket during the latest jackpot run and was the lucky winner of $30,000 when she matched four white balls and the Powerball. And because she purchased the Power Play, her $10,000 win was multiplied by that drawing's Power Play number of three and became $30,000! Adrianne's plans for the win include paying a few bills and donatations to a worthy cause.

 

Winner Spotlight: Isaac Brooks

Congratulations to Isaac Brooks of Jackson who won $10,000 playing the instant game Ca$htastic. Isaac purchased his winning ticket at All For One Stop in Dyersburg.

 

Winner Spotlight: Jeff Harris

Congratulations to Jeff Hrris of Ringgold, GA who won $100,000 playing the instant ticket Las Vegas Cash. Jeff purchased his winning ticket at Stop & Go Food Mart in East Ridge.

 

Winner Spotlight: Tony Hagan

Contractor Tony Hagan of Lawrenceburg was ecstatic with his recent $20,000 Powerball win. Along with his wife of 28 years, their neice and grandson, the Tony picked up the winning check at the Lottery's Nashville headguarters. The winning ticket was purchased at Kountry Kupboard in Leoma.

 

Winner Spotlight: Chad Hayes

Congratulations to Chad Hayes of Parsons who won $1,000 playing the instatn game Tennessee Millionaires Club. Chad, pictured with his mom, purchased his winning ticket at the BP One Stop in Parsons.

 

Winner Spotlight: Bobby Howell

Congratulations to Bobby Howell of Vilonia, Ark. who won $200,000 playing the May 16 Powerball drawing. Bobby travels through Tennessee quite often and purchased his winning ticket at the Lakeland Shell in Shelby County.

 

Winner Spotlight: Loretta Follis

In one week’s time, Loretta Follis found six four-leaf clovers and won $200,000. “This has just been a week like no other,” said the Clinton resident, whose big win came from a ticket purchased at Weigel’s on Washington Pike in Knoxville for the May 13, 2009 Powerball drawing. “I just can’t believe it!” said Loretta, who works at a plastic pellet manufacturing company in Knoxville. Loretta plans to use part of the money to help save for her 14-year old son’s future. Congratulations to Loretta!

 

Winner Spotlight: Rick Sirkel

Memphian Rick Sirkel knew exactly what to do with his $250,000 Emerald Green 7's instant ticket win - retire the mortgage on his house and increase his nest egg! Rick enjoys playing the Lottery and purchased this winning ticket at Mapco Express in Memphis.

 

Winner Spotlight: Jason Morris

Jason Morris of Henderson in Chester County is thrilled with his $50,000 Powerball win from the May 6 Powerball drawing. He's especially happy that he played Power Play, which turned his $10,000 win to $50,000 because the Power Play number was five for that evening's drawing! The winning ticket was purchased at Sweetlips Grocery Store in Henderson.

 

Winner Spotlight: Willie Lee Jones

The Tennessee Millionaires Club welcomes another member - $25,000 winner Willie Lee Jones. A retiree in Memphis, Willie purchased his winning ticket at Mapco Express #3148. Congratulations to the Jones family!

 

Winner Spotlight: Rosa Parsons

For Rosa Parsons of Overton County, retirement has become even better thanks to a $10,000 win from playing “Tennessee Millionaires Club!” Good luck to Rosa!

 

Winner Spotlight: David Stack

Service advisor David Stack is the latest member of the Tennessee Millionaires Club with a win of $25,000! A resident of Silerton in Hardeman County, David purchased his winning ticket at Star 24 #3 in Jackson.

 

Winner Spotlight: Balinda Green

Balinda Green said winning "$50,000" by playing Jumbo Bucks was "just too much to handle!" It wasn't too much, however, after President and CEO Rebecca Hargrove calmed her down and presented her prize. Good luck to Balinda!

 

Winner Spotlight: Sharon Hardin

Congratulations are in order for Sharon Hardin of Hixson in Hamiliton County! She was the lucky winner of the May 1, $60,000 Pick 5 jackpot! Sharon purchased her winning ticket at Sunrise Market in Hixson.

 

Winner Spotlight: Jeffrey Roberson

After calling a friend to share the good news, Jeffrey Roberson of Millington went straight to the Memphis district Lottery office to collect his $100,000 prize from his instant ticket Las Vegas Cash. Jeffrey, who plans to pay a few bills, purchased his winning ticket at Warford Shell in Memphis. Congratulations Jeffrey!

 

Winner Spotlight: Michael Henry

Michael Henry of Old Fort in Polk County is the lucky winner of $10,000 playing the instant ticket Junior Jumbo Bucks. Michael purchased the winning ticket at Kangaroo #3586 in Ocoee. Congratulations Michael!

 

Winner Spotlight: Jeanie Foster

Congratulations to Jeanie Foster of Bolivar in Hardeman County who won $10,000 playing the Tennessee Millionaires Club instant game. After "jumping up and down," she called her family to share the great news and to join her in claiming her prize. The winning ticket was purchased at Bull Market in Jackson.

 

Winner Spotlight: Bobby McMillon

Bobby McMillon of Dayton in Rhea County was thrilled when he won $150,000 playing the instant game Giant Jumbo Bucks. Bobby purchased his winning ticket at Dayton 51. Congratulations to the McMillon family!

 

Winner Spotlight: Scott Fouts

Congratulations to airplane mechanic Scott Fouts of Orlando, Florida on his $5,000 win playing the instant game Tennessee Millionaires Club. A frequent visitor to Tennessee, Scott purchased his ticket at the Mapco Express #3403 in Nashville.

 

Winner Spotlight: John Clay

Matching four numbers plus the Powerball is a $10,000 win unless you play the Power Play like Memphian John Clay did! John's $10,000 win was multiplied to $50,000 when the Power Play number chosen for that night's Powerball drawing was 5. The winning ticket was purchased at Exxon Mobil #51212 in Memphis. Congratulations!

 

Winner Spotlight: George Mayfield

Congratulations to George Mayfield of LaVergne who won $5,000 playing the instant game Tennessee Millionaires Club. George purchased his winning ticket at Florence Station Market in Murfreesboro.

 

Winner Spotlight: Lonnie & Linda Hendrix

Lonnie and Linda Hendrix of Bells are one lucky couple! They each won $1,000 playing Tennessee Millionaires Club. Lonnie won first on a ticket he purchased from Snappy Market and three days later, Linda won from a ticket she purchased at Piggly Wiggly. Congratulations to the Hendrix family!

 

Winner Spotlight: Suzi Stearns

Suzi Stearns had a taste of a Vegas win right at home in Nashville after scratching her “Las Vegas Cash” instant ticket to win $1,000! “I just screamed!” she said. Suzi purchase her ticket at the Bellevue Kroger. Congrats to Suzi!

 

Winner Spotlight: Albert Reece

Congratulations to Albert Reece of Valle Crucis, North Carolina for winning $150,000 playing the instant game Giant Jumbo Bucks. Joined by his family, Albert picked up his winning prize at the Lottery's Knoxville district office. The winning ticket was purchased at Poplar Ridge Market in Trade in Johnson County.

 

Winner Spotlight: Tommie Ross

Congratulations to Tommie Ross of Memphis who was one of the two winners of the $60,000 jackpot from the March 24 Pick 5 drawing. Tommie, who will share the jackpot with a player from Etowah, plans to pay a few bills with his winnings. The winning ticket was purchased at All In One #846 in Memphis.

 

Winner Spotlight: Barbara Young

Congratulations to retiree Barbara Young of White House who was thrilled with her recent Powerball win of $10,000. Barbara purchased her winning ticket at Mapco Express in White House.

 

Winner Spotlight: David W. Smith

Congratulations to David Smith of Fayetteville who won $25,000 playing the instant ticket, Tennessee Millionaires Club! "Before I purchased my ticket I'd turned down an invitation from friends to go to Tunica," said David. Looks like David was lucky right here in Tennessee! The winning ticket was purchased at Kay's Corner Lottery in Fayetteville.

 

Winner Spotlight: Margie Flynt

Congratulations to Cash 4 winner Margie Flynt of Hazel Green, Alabama. Margie, who won $12,900, was joined by her family when she claimed her prize at Lottery headquarters in Nashville. Margie purchased her winning ticket at Bluebird Market in Fayetteville.

 

Winner Spotlight: Stephen Shook

Salesman Stephen Shook of Olive Branch, MS plans to save the $10,000 prize that he won playing the instant game Tennessee Millionaires Club. After a quick trip to the Lottery's Memphis district office to claim his prize, Stephen headed to the bank! The winning ticket was purchased at Pilot Travel Center in Memphis.

 

Winner Spotlight: James Burks

James Burks of Memphis is just one of the many $25,000 winners that have been created by the instant game, Tennessee Millionaires Club. James purchased his winning ticket at G E M Texaco Food Market in Memphis and says he's not quite sure what he plans to do with his winnings. Congratulations James!

 

Winner Spotlight: Joseph Gill

Congratulations to Joseph Gill of Centre, AL who won the March 23 Pick 5 $40,000 jackpot. Joseph purchased his winning ticket at Chevron Food Mart in Chattanooga.

 

Winner Spotlight: Kathey Napier

Congratulations to Kathey Napier of Murfreesboro who won $1,000 playing Tennessee Millionaires Club. An employee of Nissan, Kathey purchased her winning ticket at Kwik Sak in Smyrna.

 

Winner Spotlight: Mary O'Saile, Machelle Morris

Friends and co-workers, Mary O'Saile and Machelle Morris enjoy playing the occasional Tennessee Lottery game together and they really enjoyed claiming their $1,000 prize from a recent win on Lotto Plus! The winning ticket was purchased at Kangaroo Express in Mt. Juliet. Congratulations to you both!

 

Winner Spotlight: David McNabb

Congratulations to David McNabb of Soddy Daisy who won $5,000 playing the popular Tennessee Millionaires Club instant game. David purchased his winning ticket at Favorite Market #3692 in Chattanooga.

 

Winner Spotlight: Michele Davis

Michele Davis of Signal Mountain is the lucky winner of $50,000 playing the instant ticket, Jumbo Bucks. The winning ticket was purchased at Harry's in Chattanooga. Congratulations Michele!

 

Winner Spotlight: Stephen Vandergriff

It wasn’t a multi-million-dollar jackpot, but for Shelbyville’s Stephen Vandergriff, a $20,000 Powerball win was plenty! Stephen, who says he will pay bills with his prize, purchased his ticket with the Power Play option at Sandy’s Market in Eagleville. Congrats to Stephen!

 

Winner Spotlight: Beverly Smith

Congratulations to Beverly Smith of Fayetteville who won $50,000 playing the instant game, Jumbo Bucks. Beverly purchased her winning ticket at Log Cabin Market in Fayetteville.

 

Winner Spotlight: Mary Johnson

Congratulations to Mary Johnson of Sherwood in Franklin County who won $10,000 playing Tennessee Millionaires Club. Mary purchased her winning ticket at Linda's Market in Cowan.

 

Winner Spotlight: Carmen Mason

Travel Agent Carmen Mason of Huntsville, AL will reach a milestone birthday in April and with her recent Powerball win of $200,000, she'll have plenty of options for celebrating! "I'm still in shock," said Carmen. The winning ticket was purchased at TNT Tobacco in Ardmore. Congratulations Carmen and happy birthday!

 

Winner Spotlight: Dennis Swanson

Tennessee Lottery player Dennis Swanson of Sumerville was elated to win $10,000 in a recent Powerball drawing. Dennis purchased his winning ticket at Gene's Market in Chattanooga and plans to retire his truck note. Congratulations Dennis!

 

Winner Spotlight: Margaret Beard

Congratulations to Margaret Beard of Petersburg who won $50,000 playing the instant game, Jumbo Bucks. The winning ticket was purchased at Buy Fast #5 in Fayetteville.

 

Winner Spotlight: Carl Stocks

Congratulations to Police Officer Carl Stocks who won $1,000 playing the instant game 5th Anniversary Celebration. Carl, pictured with his wife, purchased his winning ticket at Mapco Express #3419 in Nashville.

 

Winner Spotlight: Tammy Cooper

Congratulations to Tennessee Millionaires Club winner Tammy Cooper of Hampton in Carter County. Tammy's latest $1,000 winning ticket purchased at Stop In Market in Johnson City brings her total Lottery winnings in recent weeks to $9,000!

 

Winner Spotlight: Patrick Raines, Jr.

Congratulations to Patrick Raines, Jr. of Nashville who won $5,000 playing the instant game, Tennessee Millionaires Club. Patrick was thrilled with his win and plans to continue playing the Tennessee Lottery.

 

Winner Spotlight: Bernice Coulter

Another $10,000 Tennessee Millionaires Club winner claimed at Lottery headquarters this week! Bernice Coulter of Hendersonville is another lucky winner from the popular instant game. Bernice purchased her winning ticket from Shell in Hendersonville.

 

Winner Spotlight: Deborah Bowers

Congratulations to Greenville resident Deborah Bowers who won $25,000 playing the Tennessee Millionaires Club instant game. Deborah purchased her winning ticket at Forest Hill Corner in Greeneville.

 

Winner Spotlight: Larry Floyd

Larry Floyd of Nashville was thrilled with his $25,000 win playing the instant game Tennessee Millionaires Club. Recently laid-off from the trucking industry, Larry said his prize money is a much needed blessing. The winning ticket was purchased at Riverside Market in Nashville.

 

Winner Spotlight: Stevie Brazier

Stevie Brazier called his wife immediately when he realized that he had won $100,000 playing the instant game 5th Anniversary Celebration. A resident of Lawrenceburg, Stevie plans to retire his mortgage with his prize money. Congratulations to the Brazier family!

 

Winner Spotlight: James Sanders

Congratulations to James Sanders of Byhalia, MS who won $25,000 playing Tennessee Millionaires Club. James purchased his winning ticket at Schnucks Market in Germantown.

 

Winner Spotlight: Phillip Pruitt

Chattanooga resident Phillip Pruitt won $25,000 playing the instant game, Tennessee Millionaires Club. The winning ticket was purchased at Kanku's #5 in Chattanooga. Congratulations!

 

Winner Spotlight: Christy Johnson

Congratulations to Christy Johnson of Sparta who won $50,000 playing the instant ticket $50 Million Cash Spectacular. Christy purchased the winning ticket at Hwy. 84 Market in Sparta.

 

Winner Spotlight: Reba McCroskey

Reba McCroskey of East Ridge is just another of our many $5,000 Tennessee Millionaiares Club instant ticket winners. Reba purchased her winning ticket at Rogers Supermarket in Chattanooga. Congratulations Reba!

 

Winner Spotlight: Frances Sheetz

Retired Jacksboro resident Frances Sheetz is another $1,000 winner from the instant game Tennessee Millionaires Club. Frances purchased her winning ticket at Murphys in LaFollett.

 

Winner Spotlight: Joannie Shively

It was a $1,000 present for Joannie Shively when she played a Tennessee Millionaires Club instant ticket that she purchased at Kroger in Columbia. "I won on my birthday," said Joannie. Congratulations!

 

Winner Spotlight: Walter "Dino" Stockmaster

Plumber Walter Stockmaster was thrilled with his $25,000 win from the Tennessee Millionaires Club ticket that he purchased at Riverside Market in Nashville. "That's the first Tennessee Millionaires Club ticket that I've ever purchased," said Walter. Looks like first time's a charm!

 

Winner Spotlight: Scott Smith

Scott Smith of Huntsville, AL took a slight detour on his way to feed the ducks with his young daughter Hannah. "I decided to stop off at Papa Jacks in Fayetteville to pick up a few Lottery tickets," said Scott. And the detour paid off! Scott won $1,000 playing the instant game, Tennessee Millionaires Club! Dare we say it? Congratulations you lucky duck!

 

Winner Spotlight: Ernestine Earp

Congratulations to Ernestine Earp of Murfreesboro who won $1,000 playing the popular Tennessee Millionaires Club instant ticket. Ernestine purchased her winning ticket at Daily's 8804 in Murfreesboro.