BOISE, United States (Kashmir English): A US man has astonished many once again after winning the lottery for the 18th time also crediting wife as his real good fortune.
Most recently, Robert Bevan, a resident of the US state of Idaho, secured a prize of $50,000 in the ‘1,000,000 King Scratch Game’.
Lottery officials
According to the Lottery officials, Bevan’s remarkable run of fortune began years back in 1997 when he won a Chevrolet Blazer vehicle during a special promotion.
Since then, Bevan has received several prizes at different times, including winnings of up to $200,000.
Commenting on his repeated lottery victories, the Idaho man said playing the lottery had always remained a source of amusement for the couple, adding that he and his wife had been purchasing tickets together for many years.
When officials asked about the secret behind his tally, Bevan gave an emotional reply, saying his true good fortune was spending 40 years of life with the same intelligent and wonderful woman.
Social media users poured praise and warmly applauded his love and loyalty.
According to Idaho Lottery staff, proceeds generated through ticket sales are meant for the development of public schools and state buildings across the state.
