winner stories

John Burge

Game Name: $100,000 BONANZA
Purchased City: Knightstown
Date Won: 8/15/2011
Amount Won: $100,000

Rush County mail carrier’s intuition proves true

John Burge of Carthage said he “had a feeling” this was going to be the year he hit it big.  He was right.  The postal carrier is the fourth lucky player to take a $100,000 top prize on the popular $100,000 Bonanza Scratch-off.  He purchased his winning ticket at GasAmerica at 304 E. Main Street in Knightstown. “I was tickled. It feels great,” said Burge, with a smile and a gesture.  “Like Tony the Tiger, it feels great!”  Click here to read more.