A Chatham couple is $100,000 richer thanks to playing Encore recently.
Charles and Bonnie Parker matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in order in the June 8 Lottario draw, earning them $100,000.
The Parkers, who are retired and are great grandparents, are celebrating their first big win after playing the lottery for three decades.
“I went to the store to purchase our next set of tickets when I decided to check this one. I think I scanned it about three times when I saw what we won. I thought to myself, ‘What’s wrong with this machine?’ and headed home to tell Bonnie,” Charles said in a media release.
“When he told me the news, he was a little shaky and I kept telling him to stay calm. I like to think I was calm and collected,” Bonnie said. “It’s so hard to explain this feeling. We didn’t expect it, so it’s a little overwhelming!”
With their windfall, the Parkers plan to take care of some personal responsibilities and plan a family gathering.
The winning ticket was purchased at Corner Smoke and Convenience on McNaughton Avenue in Chatham.
