A lucky stop at a travel center just turned into a life-changing moment in Sheboygan.
A $1 million scratch-off ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery was sold at Love’s Travel Stop—and it’s already made one player a millionaire. The winning ticket came from the store on South Business Drive, marking the biggest lottery win ever recorded at that location.
The winner, Jermie Nelson, picked up the $50 “$1,000,000 Crossword” ticket and officially claimed the prize on April 9 at the lottery office in Madison.
🎉 What makes this win exciting:
- First top-prize winner in this game
- Ticket price: $50
- Game launched in December 2025
- Still one more $1 million prize waiting to be claimed
This scratch-off game stands out because it features crossword puzzles on both sides, giving players double the chance to win. Since it launched, players have already scored some solid prizes, including:
- $5,000
- $10,000
- $50,000
And it’s not just the player celebrating—the store that sold the ticket is getting rewarded too. Thanks to the state’s retailer incentive program, Love’s Travel Stop will receive a $20,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Bottom line: One quick purchase turned into a million-dollar surprise—and there’s still another big win out there waiting for someone.
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