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Michigan Woman Wins $300K + Tereza Vernerova Wins Battle of Malta — November 5, 2026
In a day filled with remarkable wins, a Michigan woman struck gold with a $5 scratch-off ticket, and Tereza Vernerova made history in the poker world. Additionally, a Winamax player set a new bounty record.
Michigan Woman Wins $300K
An Oakland County woman won $300,000 from a $5 scratch-off ticket from the Michigan Lottery’s Fireball Bingo instant game. She plans to buy a new car and save the rest of the winnings.
Tereza Vernerova Wins Battle of Malta
Tereza Vernerova outlasted a massive field to win the Battle of Malta main event, becoming the first woman to claim the title. She earned €162,635 ($182,151 USD) for her victory. Read more.
Winamax Player Wins Record Bounties
A player on Winamax, known as “oldepaso68,” won a record €922,104 in bounties during a Space KO tournament that lasted just 258 minutes. The tournament, part of the recent Winamax Series, attracted 1,108 entries and awarded over €1 million, more than 10 times the original guarantee. Read more.
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