Mystery Missouri Winner Scores $153K on the Fourth of July

As America was celebrating its 250th birthday, someone in Missouri was making a random stop at a gas station, but they walked out $153,000 richer. As of today, their identity is unknown.

According to the Missouri Lottery, a mystery someone stopped by this Spokane, Missouri gas station

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This is 153 Calabash Drive in Spokane, Missouri where someone picked up a Show Me Cash ticket on July 4, 2026 with the numbers 5-12-13-15-26. This winning ticket is now listed on the Missouri Lottery's Unclaimed Prizes site as the winner has not come forward to claim their winnings - yet.

How much is a $153K Missouri Lottery winning ticket worth after taxes?

Here's the breakdown from the online lottery tax calculator:

• Federal Withholding (24%): $36,720
• Missouri State Withholding (4%): $6,120
• Total Withheld Upfront: $42,840
• Immediate Net Check: $110,160

Everyone's tax situation is different, so it will very depending on the person, but that's a mammoth payday for someone. The Missouri Lottery allows a full 6 months to claim prizes before they are forfeited and added to the state's educational fund. If you recognize that Spokane, Missouri gas station and stopped there on the 4th of July, time to check those tickets.