Colorado Man Wins Big Twice on Same Lottery Scratch-Off

Michael B. collects $20,000 and $1,000 prizes from Frenzy game

Jan. 28, 2026 at 2:55pm

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A Colorado man named Michael B. has won big prizes twice from the same lottery scratch-off game. Earlier this month, he claimed a $20,000 prize from a Frenzy scratch-off ticket. This week, he returned to lottery headquarters to collect an additional $1,000 prize from another Frenzy ticket.

Why it matters

Winning the lottery, even small prizes, is an extremely rare occurrence. The fact that this Colorado man was able to win two significant prizes from the same scratch-off game within a short period of time is highly unusual and noteworthy.

The details

Michael B., a resident of Grand Junction, Colorado, frequently plays both scratch-off tickets and draw games. He has been particularly fond of the Frenzy scratch-off game lately. Earlier in January, one of his Frenzy tickets earned him a $20,000 prize. Just this week, he won another $1,000 prize from another Frenzy ticket.

  • Michael B. won the $20,000 prize from a Frenzy ticket earlier in January 2026.
  • Michael B. won the additional $1,000 prize from another Frenzy ticket this week.

The players

Michael B.

A resident of Grand Junction, Colorado who frequently plays lottery games, including scratch-offs and draw games. He has now won two significant prizes from the same Frenzy scratch-off game.

Colorado Lottery

The state lottery organization that oversees and administers lottery games in Colorado, including the Frenzy scratch-off game that Michael B. has found success with.

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What they’re saying

“I frequently play both scratch-off tickets and draw games, and lately I have been buying Frenzy scratch-offs.”

— Michael B.

The takeaway

Winning the lottery, even small prizes, is extremely rare, so the fact that this Colorado man was able to win two significant prizes from the same scratch-off game within a short period of time is highly unusual and noteworthy. His story highlights the unpredictable and serendipitous nature of lottery games.