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Fargo Man Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize

AUGUST 13, 2009 — A North Dakota man won a $50,000 lottery prize by playing the $500,000 Fortune scratch game. David Shih of Fargo claimed the prize at the Lottery’s headquarters in Roseville on Aug. 11.

Orton’s Moorhead Food Mart, located at 725 – 30th Ave. S., sold the winning ticket.

$500,000 Fortune is a $20 scratch game that offers players a chance to win a $500,000 top prize. Two of four $500,000 top prizes and three of five $50,000 prizes still remain in the game. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 3.00.

Each $20 ticket features a variety of games to play for 31 chances to win up to $500,000! To play, simply scratch the play areas and follow the play instructions for each game. The $500,000 Fortune game offers more than $15 million in cash prizes.

Check for Lotto Games winning numbers and unclaimed prizes information. Players can also get winning numbers 24 hours a day by calling (651) 634-1111.

Lottery players must be 18 years of age or older. Please play responsibly. If you or someone you know needs help with a gambling problem, call (800) 333-HOPE.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling (651) 635-8273. TTY users should dial (651) 635-8268 or (800) 657-3833.