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DATE: September 8, 2009
CONTACT: Sally Lunsford (785) 296-5708, sally.lunsford@kslottery.net

Onaga Resident Collects $10,002 Hot Lotto Win

TOPEKA, KAN. – An apprentice lineman for Westar has become an expert at winning a big lottery prize. Joseph Koelzer matched the first five numbers in the August 29 Hot Lotto drawing, winning himself a $10,000 cash prize.

“I’m in shock!” said the 24-year-old Onaga resident.

Koelzer’s ticket was a $10 Quick Pick. He also matched just the Hot Ball on one of his other plays, bringing his grand total to $10,002.

Koelzer, who is single, collects and restores International Harvestor tractors as a hobby. He’s not sure how he’s going to spend all of his prize money, but he does know where some of it will go.

“I have about 40 tractors in my collection right now,” said the lucky winner. “And I’m going to buy at least one more with my prize money.”

Koelzer bought his Hot Lotto ticket the evening of August 29 at Casey’s General Store 1405, located at 404 Main Street in Americus.

Koelzer says he will continue to play Hot Lotto, Powerball and Super Kansas Cash, even after this big win.

“My hair cuttin’ lady said I should keep on playin’,” Koelzer said. “So I guess I will.”