Centerville Man Wins $80,000 on “Lucky” Friday the 13th

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BOISE, Idaho - Friday the 13th brought nothing but luck for Grant Toomer from Centerville, Utah. On Friday before a crowd of family onlookers, holiday shoppers, and well-wishers at Boise Towne Square, Grant got to spin the big wheel and won $80,000 from the Idaho Lottery's Scratch Game, The Big Spin!

"Today is just another day," said Toomer at first. But after winning $80,000 from his spin, he changed his tune. "Maybe today is a lucky day!"

Grant's wife visits Idaho Lottery retailer The Chat 'n Chew in Malad once every five weeks. She buys her Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, then plays Scratch games while having lunch. Just before Thanksgiving, she made the trek north from Centerville and returned home with a few Big Spin tickets for Grant to play. One of those tickets turned out to be the fourth big winner from the fourth edition of the Big Spin.

"We're looking at visiting family in the south and possibly taking a river cruise," said Grant about what he and his wife might do with their winnings.

Two top prizes remain in the fourth edition of the popular Idaho Lottery game the Big Spin.

During this gift giving season, the Idaho Lottery would like to remind everyone who participates to gift Lottery tickets responsibly. You must be 18 years old to buy, sell, or redeem Lottery products in Idaho.

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