Credit: Rhode Island Lottery

An instant ticket winner has struck it lucky, scooping up $50,000 on an Ocean State Riches Instant Ticket. The Rhode Island Lottery shared the news on Thursday.

Step by Step Convenience in Tiverton sold the winning ticket, according to the lottery’s social media update.

Ocean State Riches, a $30 scratch-off game that hit the market on January 7, 2023, offers a grand prize of $500,000. Players have a 1 in 3.57 chance of winning overall.

The game’s prizes range from $30 to $500,000, with several levels in between. As it stands, one of the two top prizes of $500,000 is still up for grabs.

To win, players need to match their numbers to the winning numbers or uncover a “STAR” symbol for an instant prize. There’s also a bonus feature where revealing a “CASH STACK” symbol wins the shown prize.

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