ROCK SPRINGS — WyoLotto reports that a Casper man won $2 million after purchasing a Powerball ticket in Rock Springs.
Jerry Ragsdale, 48, bought his ticket at the College Drive Loaf n’ Jug on September 3, during one of the recent billion-dollar jackpot draws.
The jackpot was $1.4 billion when Ragsdale purchased his Quick Pick ticket with Powerplay. Ragsdale won $2 million by playing the Powerplay option.
“My boss had to double check my ticket for me—I just couldn’t believe I won that much money,” Ragsdale stated.
Ragsdale expressed excitement about setting up college funds for his two teenage daughters, paying off his mortgage, and investing in the oil and gas industry.
According to WyoLotto, Ragsdale sold and serviced drilling rigs across Wyoming before purchasing his $2 million ticket.
