Feb 24, 2025
Montrose winner stuns family with surprise jackpot
Marcus C. of Montrose won $50,000 on Powerball—but his family had no idea how much until the moment he claimed his prize! He brought them along to Grand Junction for the big reveal, keeping the amount a secret until they saw the oversized check in his hands. They couldn’t have been more delighted!
Marcus plays Lottery games a couple of times a month and purchased his winning ticket at Blair’s Truckstop in Montrose. When he checked his numbers and realized he’d won, his first thought was, “Wow! Is this real??”
Marcus works for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and has solid plans for his winnings: invest a portion and, of course, get a hot tub. Because what’s better than a big win? A big win and a relaxing soak. Congrats, Marcus and family—enjoy every minute!
