A Mississippi couple mailed their Powerball ticket to Virginia Lottery headquarters, expecting a $400 prize, but they decided to make the drive to collect their winnings in person when officials called to tell them the ticket was worth $200,000. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Lottery
The couple, believing the ticket was worth a $400 prize, mailed it to Virginia Lottery headquarters in Richmond, expecting a check in return, but they soon received a call from officials who informed them the ticket was actually worth $200,000.
The news caused the Beevers to rethink their trust in the U.S. Postal Service and they drove to Virginia to collect their prize in person.
The couple said they plan to pay off their bills and make repairs to one of Kenny's trucks.
The winning numbers for the Aug. 23 drawing were 6-7-16-23-26, with a Powerball number 4.
