Wisconsin Rapids Resident Wins $2 Million on Scratch-Off Ticket

A Wisconsin Rapids resident turned a $50 scratch-off ticket into a $2,000,000 top prize after hitting the jackpot on the 2 Million Royale game — one of the biggest scratch-off wins in recent Wisconsin Lottery history.

The Win

The Wisconsin Rapids winner purchased a single $50 2 Million Royale scratch-off ticket from Nekoosa Mart on 1st Street in Nekoosa, Wisconsin — and scratched off the game’s top prize of $2,000,000. The ticket was subsequently validated at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison, confirming the life-changing win. The 2 Million Royale game sits at the top end of Wisconsin’s scratch-off price range, with its $50 ticket cost reflecting the outsized prizes available — including that rare $2 million top award. The Nekoosa Mart retailer, located in Wood County just south of Wisconsin Rapids, sold the winning ticket, earning the store a retailer bonus for validating a major prize winner.

What This Means for Players

This win is a reminder that Wisconsin’s premium scratch-off games — particularly those priced at $20, $30, and $50 per ticket — carry the largest top prizes in the state’s lineup. Higher-priced games typically offer better overall odds and more top-tier prize tiers compared to lower-denomination tickets, though no outcome is ever guaranteed.

Pro Tip: Before buying, check the remaining top prizes available in any Wisconsin scratch-off game. The Wisconsin scratch-off hub at ScratchersParadise can help you track which games still have major prizes unclaimed.

How to Claim

• Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any licensed Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
• Prizes between $600 and $99,999 must be claimed at a Wisconsin Lottery regional office or by mail.
• Prizes of $100,000 or more — including this $2,000,000 win — must be claimed in person at the Wisconsin Lottery headquarters in Madison.
• Winners must present a valid government-issued photo ID and the original winning ticket. Wisconsin Lottery claims must be filed within 180 days of the game’s end date or the ticket’s purchase date, per state rules.

Play Responsibly

Scratch-off tickets are a form of gambling, and the vast majority of tickets do not return a profit — play only what you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, free and confidential help is available.

Call the National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), available 24/7.

Sources

• FOX6 Milwaukee — original reporting on the Wisconsin Rapids winner
• Wisconsin Lottery — prize validation and claim procedures