Kentucky woman wins $250K on lottery scratch-off she purchased on New Year's Day

Kentucky woman wins $250K on lottery scratch-off she purchased on New Year's Day The new year is off to a roaring start for one Kentucky woman.Tamika Waddy, from Lexington, kicked off the new year by winning $250,000 on a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket.Lottery officials said Waddy purchased that ticket at the Kroger on Richmond Road on New Year's Day. Waddy initially bought six tickets, but she decided to ask for one more this time, and it ended up being the winner.Lottery officials said she was on the phone with her dad when she scanned the winning ticket on her phone, revealing the big prize.“Baby, I just won $200k!” she said to her dad on the phone.Waddy had the choice to receives $25,000 for 10 years or a lump sum of $200,000. She chose the lump sum and ended up taking home $144,000 after taxes.She told lottery officials she plans to buy a new car and take her 1-year-old son on a beach trip.The Kroger that sold the ticket will also receive $2,000 for selling the winning ticket. LEXINGTON, Ky. —The new year is off to a roaring start for one Kentucky woman.Tamika Waddy, from Lexington, kicked off the new year by winning $250,000 on a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket. Lottery officials said Waddy purchased that ticket at the Kroger on Richmond Road on New Year's Day. Waddy initially bought six tickets, but she decided to ask for one more this time, and it ended up being the winner.Lottery officials said she was on the phone with her dad when she scanned the winning ticket on her phone, revealing the big prize.“Baby, I just won $200k!” she said to her dad on the phone. Waddy had the choice to receives $25,000 for 10 years or a lump sum of $200,000. She chose the lump sum and ended up taking home $144,000 after taxes. She told lottery officials she plans to buy a new car and take her 1-year-old son on a beach trip.The Kroger that sold the ticket will also receive $2,000 for selling the winning ticket. Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE