Sheboygan Man Wins $1 Million Crossword Scratch Ticket

Retailer receives $20,000 incentive for selling the top prize ticket.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:06pm

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A highly stylized, abstract grid of brightly colored, silkscreen-like lottery scratch tickets, conceptually representing the excitement and community impact of a major prize win.A $1 million lottery win at a Sheboygan travel stop sparks excitement and optimism in the local community.Madison Today

Jermie Nelson, a resident of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, won a $1 million prize on a $50 Crossword scratch ticket he purchased at a Love's Travel Stop in the city. Nelson validated and claimed the winnings at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison. The $1,000,000 Crossword game launched in December 2025 and this is the first time the top prize has been won.

Why it matters

Big lottery wins like this tend to generate excitement and buzz in the local community, with residents hoping the lucky streak continues. The $20,000 incentive payment to the retailer who sold the winning ticket also highlights the financial impact these prizes can have on small businesses.

The details

Nelson bought the $50 Crossword scratch ticket at the Love's Travel Stop on South Business Drive in Sheboygan. After scratching the ticket and realizing he had won the $1 million top prize, he traveled to the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison to validate and claim the winnings. The $1,000,000 Crossword game features 10 prize levels ranging from $75 to $1 million, with odds of 1 in 240,000 for the top prize.

  • On April 14, 2026, Jermie Nelson won the $1 million Crossword prize.
  • The $1,000,000 Crossword game launched on December 19, 2025.

The players

Jermie Nelson

A resident of Sheboygan, Wisconsin who won the $1 million top prize on a Crossword scratch ticket.

Love's Travel Stop

The Sheboygan retailer that sold the winning $1 million Crossword ticket and will receive a $20,000 incentive payment from the Wisconsin Lottery.

Wisconsin Lottery

The state lottery organization that oversees the $1,000,000 Crossword game and processed Jermie Nelson's prize claim.

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The takeaway

This record-breaking Crossword scratch ticket win in Sheboygan highlights the excitement and community impact that can come from a major lottery prize, while also providing a significant financial boost to the local retailer that sold the winning ticket.