Man Wins Lottery for the 18th Time, but Says His 40-Year Marriage Is What Really Makes Him Lucky – AOL

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• Robert Bevan has won the lottery 18 times since 1997, most recently netting a $50,000 prize

• In addition to getting a car, his wins have ranged from $1,000-$200,000

• However, when asked about his good fortune, he replied that his “real luck is 40 years with the same amazing woman”

A man from Idaho just won a $50,000 lottery prize, bringing his total number of career wins to 18.

“Does lightning strike 18 times? For Idaho Lottery player Robert Bevan…it just might,” the Idaho Lottery shared in an Instagram post, sharing photos and highlights from his wins over the years, which they uncovered while looking through their records.

“Back in 1997, Robert was also one of the winners of our iconic ‘Blazer Bucks’ promotion where the Idaho Lottery gave away SEVEN 1997 Chevy 4-Door Blazers across Idaho,” they wrote.

In addition to the car, his prizes have ranged from $1,000-$200,000.

As for his most recent $50,000 win, that came from a $1,000,000 King Scratch Game.

According to Bevan, over the years, playing the lottery with his wife has “become part of life” and something the couple does together just for fun.

And when he was asked about his good fortune, Bevan simply told lottery officials, “My real luck is 40 years with the same amazing woman.”

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Per the lottery’s website, most of the funds raised from ticket sales go back into prizes, while the remaining funds largely get used for public schools and buildings in the state.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, please contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-522-4700 or go to gamtalk.org.

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