Woman buys first-ever lottery ticket as a birthday celebration and wins Powerball $100,000 jackpot

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To celebrate her birthday Louisiana woman Betty Cooley bought her first-ever Powerball ticket, and won $100,000 jackpot   Photo: Louisiana Lottery

When Betty Cooley bought her first-ever lottery ticket, she wasn’t expecting to win.

The Lafayette resident bought the ticket from the Smoke Shop in Lake Charles using the date of her late husband’s birthday.

The milestone purchase ended up winning her $100,000.

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Betty Cooley bought the ticket from the Smoke Shop in Lake Charles   Photo: Google Maps

"I couldn't believe it!" Cooley said. "This was the first time I've ever played!"

She said she is making plans for her winnings.

"I'm going to buy my son a vehicle... He really needs one!" the winner said.

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