Iowa Couple's Life Transformed: $250,000 Lottery Win from $20 Scratch Game

In an incredible turn of events, a husband and wife from Worthington, Iowa, discovered they had won a life-changing prize while scratching off lottery tickets.

Their stack of tickets included a $20 Lucky 7 Bonus scratch game ticket. Eric Guetter initially thought he had won a $25 prize, but upon closer inspection with a magnifying glass, he realized they had actually won the game's top prize of $250,000. Overwhelmed with disbelief, they returned to the store where they purchased the ticket, Morning Star Station, to have it verified, confirming their astounding win.

Guetter, who plays lottery games for fun and the hope of hitting a big win, never expected such a momentous prize. 

The newfound fortune means they can pay off their house, marking a significant financial turning point for the couple from Worthington, located about 60 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids.