Richard Bastemeyer of Lawrence on Friday won his second $25,000 Kansas Lottery prize in three months.
"I could use more Fridays like this," Bastemeyer said.
He won the $25,000 on a $5 Casino Riches scratch-off ticket. On July 6, he won another $25,000 on a $5 American Idol scratch ticket.
Bastemeyer, who works for Hamm's Inc., said he stopped at the Kwik Shop at 3440 W. Sixth St., on his way to work Friday.
"It's my usual routine. Every day, I buy ice for work and a couple of scratch tickets. When I called my wife, Karen, she couldn't believe I'd won again," he said.
After convincing his wife he had won again, he called his boss and told him he would be late to work.
"I didn't want to take the chance of losing my ticket. It would've been nice to take the day off but we're short-handed," he said.
Bastemeyer, who has two daughters, said he is undecided how he will spend his winnings.
Bastemeyer isn't the only multiple winner announced by the Lottery this week.
Terry Busing of Shawnee, won his fifth grand prize in the Lottery's second-drawing contests, where participants mail-in losing tickets for a chance to win in drawings.
In his last win, Busing received a Land Pride Trekker utility vehicle and trailer, $1,000 cash, and a lifetime hunting and fishing license from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
I won $21,000 about four years ago on a Double Black Jack scratch off ticket.Haven't one anything major since.
Welcome to LP.
Winning 21K is superlative--and it's nice to read abuout 2nd chance winners and people with multiple wins--makes me think that there's a reason to keep playing.
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Quote: Originally posted by AuntiePat on Oct 13, 2007
Welcome to LP.
Winning 21K is superlative--and it's nice to read abuout 2nd chance winners and people with multiple wins--makes me think that there's a reason to keep playing.
Thanks for the welcome,AuntiePat.Theres always a reason to keep playing.In my case its poverty
very lucky person he must have nice clerks at that store where he got the tickets and with the kids they will chew up that money fast.......keep the job ....mabey he will win something even BIGGER ......nice money like 12 million???
Wow! He is so lucky!!! I can't even win $5!!!
I won $21,000 about four years ago on a Double Black Jack scratch off ticket.Haven't one anything major since.
That's awesome! Many people will never win that much, you're very fortunate to experience it. BTW, welcome to Lottery Post.
Thanks for the welcome,Todd.I've been lurking for about a month and finally decided to join.
I was on a roll the week I won the $21,000.I won several thousand at an area casino,too.Can't seem to get the stars and moon and sun aligned since.
Welcome to LP.
Winning 21K is superlative--and it's nice to read abuout 2nd chance winners and people with multiple wins--makes me think that there's a reason to keep playing.
Thanks for the welcome,AuntiePat.Theres always a reason to keep playing.In my case its poverty
very lucky person he must have nice clerks at that store where he got the tickets and with the kids they will chew up that money fast.......keep the job ....mabey he will win something even BIGGER ......nice money like 12 million???
Nice encouraging story for all scratch off players.
I always buy a few to take home and scratch them off after dinner.
Something like an after dinner treat.
Would be a real sweet treat if I ever won a top prize.
Congratulatons on your win MaddMike. Your due again for another win. Good luck.
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Thanks,Litebets27.I'm past due for another win.I keep hoping that my next win will be a huge one.Powerball or Mega Millions would be just fine.
I hope you will win bigtime MaddMike1 (after me
).
After you,before you,I'm not particular.Just so it happens soon.I'm gettin' older by the minute.
Some people seem to be very lucky indeed. lol. Congrats to him for winning twice!