$1M Kentucky Powerball winner almost deleted email telling him he won

KENTUCKY (WKRC) — A Kentucky man got the surprise of a lifetime and almost deleted the email telling him of his good fortune.

He had all five white balls but missed the Powerball. Still, he won $1 million.

The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought his ticket through the Kentucky Lottery website.

I was checking my emails when I saw an email from the Kentucky Lottery. (I) almost deleted it,” the man told lottery officials.

The email was letting him know he's $1 million richer,

I still can’t believe it. I’ve never had much luck in the games so I’m very surprised,” he said.

He took home $715,000 after taxes. He told lottery officials he plans to use the winnings to help family and save for his retirement.