$2 million scratcher sold at Jefferson City Walmart vending machine

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Missouri shopper became a millionaire after buying a scratch-off ticket from a vending machine at the Walmart on Stadium Boulevard in Jefferson City, according to a Friday press release from the Missouri Lottery.

The winner – who was not identified in the press release – learned he won $2 million after scratching off the ticket in his car in the parking lot. The ticket was the "$2,000,000 Jackpot Fortune."

 “I can just use this money to help get the family on track,” the winner was quoted in the release. “This way, no one will have to stress out about money and that’s the biggest thing.”