Scratch & Win Jackpot in Belmopan

A Belmopan man is feeling lucky tonight, fifty‑thousand‑dollars lucky. He scratched a ticket he bought at Carrefour Supermarket and suddenly found himself staring at a life‑changing prize. He says the moment didn’t feel real at first, but once it sank in, he knew exactly what he wanted to do. The money will go toward paying off bills, building up some savings, and treating his family to a well‑deserved celebration.

 

Reporter

“Can you tell me how you bought your ticket?”

 

Voice of: Scratch & Win

“I bought my ticket at Carrefour in Belmopan.”

 

Reporter

“What were you doing when you scratched it.”

 

Voice of: Scratch & Win

“I was working essentially, and I couldn’t even believe I was a winner because I usually get the 20x times and such, but I thought it was just a dollar ticket.

 

Reporter

“And what are you going to do with this big win?”

 

Voice of: Scratch & Win

“Mainly get some bills paid”

 

Reporter

“That’s it? Its fifty thousand dollars, and just some bills?”

 

Voice of: Scratch & Win

“And savings as well”

 

Reporter

“And for the family?”

 

Voice of: Scratch & Win

“Probably take them out to eat at a nice restaurant, but mostly savings.”

 

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