Robert Bevan Idaho Lottery Winner Hits 18 Wins, Takes $50,000

Robert Bevan Idaho Lottery winner Robert Bevan has won the lottery 18 times, and his most recent prize was $50,000 from a $1,000,000 King Scratch Game. The Idaho Lottery said his wins now stretch across nearly 30 years.

Bevan said his real luck is 40 years with the same amazing woman. He said playing the lottery with his wife has become part of life, and that the couple does it together for fun.

Robert Bevan's 1997 start

Bevan's streak began in 1997, when he won a Chevrolet Blazer in a promotional giveaway. After that, his prizes ranged from $1,000 to $200,000.

The Idaho Lottery shared the line, “Does lightning strike 18 times?” and added, “For Idaho Lottery player Robert Bevan...it just might.” The post tied his latest $50,000 win to the broader run of prizes that followed his first win.

Idaho Lottery's 18-win streak

The pattern is unusual because it is not a single jackpot, but a long string of wins of different sizes. Bevan’s record includes a car giveaway, smaller prizes, and a recent scratch-game payout.

For players looking for the practical detail, the latest result is simple: Bevan collected $50,000 from the $1,000,000 King Scratch Game, and the Idaho Lottery now counts him at 18 wins. His own explanation for the streak puts the focus elsewhere, on the marriage he says has lasted 40 years.