Grandma Accidentally Wins $250 Million In Crypto Lottery She Didn't Enter

July 3, Omaha, NE - In one of the most bizarre lottery stories of all time, 87-year-old Grandma Gertrude 'Trudy' Jenkins was shocked to learn she has won a $250 million jackpot in a crypto lottery she never entered.

According to lottery officials, Trudy's name was automatically generated as the 10,000th entrant in the 'Crypto Sweepstakes X' promotion run by new cryptocurrency startup 'Frypto Coins.' The startup claimed this was "a clever viral marketing stunt" where they threw 10,000 names into the lottery drawing to generate hype, not expecting any of them to actually win.

However, when Trudy's name was chosen at random to win the top Frypto Coins prize, they had no choice but to award her the $250 million jackpot along with its promise of one million Frypto Coins per year in interest payments. "We just sat down to watch 'Ellen' when the phone started ringing off the hook," a stunned Trudy told reporters. "I had no idea what this was all about!"

Trudy's family and friends could hardly believe their luck and pleasantly shocked matriarch. "She's the last person you'd expect to become a crypto millionaire overnight!" laughed Trudy's nephew Jimbo. Longtime friend Doris added, "Trudy can barely work a TV remote, let alone cryptocurrency wallets!"

The crypto startup behind Frypto Coins has pledged to establish a trust fund to manage Trudy's winnings and ensure they are used responsibly in her retirement. Trudy told reporters she plans to share her newfound wealth with loved ones, possibly treating family to a nice seafood dinner at Red Lobster.

This bizarre tale has struck a comedic chord with people worldwide and leads many to wonder what other unlikely lottery winners or rags to crypto riches stories may be out there waiting to be uncovered. For one Omaha granny, the unexpected adventure of a lifetime is only just beginning. Crypto truly works in mysterious ways!