Shane Nelson, of Kennett, Missouri, won a cruise vacation for two aboard a Royal Caribbean ship after buying a $5 "Missouri Lottery's 25th Anniversary Cruise" Scratchers ticket.
Nelson plans on taking his girlfriend on the cruise and was excited to spread the news of his winnings.
"I had to tell someone; I couldn't contain myself," he laughed, sharing that he next called his mother, who was "beside herself she was so happy" about his win.
Interestingly enough, Nelson had never been on a cruise before but will now have the chance to. His winnings are valued at more than $19,000 and include an ocean-view balcony stateroom, round-trip first-class airfare, deluxe hotel accommodations the night prior to the cruise, ground transportation to and from the ship, a new set of luggage, $1,000 onboard spending credit and $500 cash.
