JC man wins $126,000 lottery prize

A Jefferson City man recently won $126,000 playing the Show Me Cash game with Missouri Lottery.

Robert Mueller had won a few dollars with EZ Match and was shocked when he checked his ticket and saw his most recent winnings.

Mueller purchased the winning Quick Pick Show Me Cash ticket with EZ Match at Xpress Liquor & Smoke, 510 Ellis Blvd. EZ Match pays out instantly but Mueller told the clerk not to tell him so he could be surprised when he checked his ticket. He was definitely surprised at his winnings.

He plans to buy a new Christmas tree and some new work shoes.

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