July 5 (UPI) -- A Connecticut man said his poor memory paid off when he accidentally bought two lottery tickets and doubled his prize to $100,000.
John Smedick, Jr. of Torrington, told Connecticut Lottery officials he couldn't remember whether he had purchased a Cash 5 ticket for the June 29 drawing, so he went to the store and bought a ticket with the same numbers he always plays, which represent his wedding date and family birthdays.