OKLAHOMA CITY ? Sonia Wright of Norman won the top prize of $1,000 playing the Oklahoma Lottery's Lucky Dog Scratcher. The Scratcher features photos of canines from across the state.
"I took a double look at the ticket and then felt sick," said Wright when sharing her first response to winning.
She purchased her scratcher at Circle K at 2316 W. Lindsey St. and she plans to treat herself to a nice dinner and do some shopping with her new cash. She said she also appreciates the Lottery helping support Oklahoma education.
Net proceeds of all Lottery games are used to support improvements and enhancements for Oklahoma education. More than $254 million has been contributed to education since November 2005 with funds directed to the higher education capital bond issue and funds directed to the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund (OELTF). The Oklahoma Legislature appropriates the OELTF.
Proceeds are used statewide to supplement existing funds for a variety of important education purposes, including: teacher compensation and benefits, early childhood development programs, college scholarships, classroom technology and construction of educational facilities.
For more information about the Oklahoma Lottery, visit www.lottery.ok.gov.
