Story highlights "It's all going to a really good cause," Bush said

Bush was playful about his new gift, treating reporters to an impression of rival Donald Trump

Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) Jeb Bush received an unusual campaign contribution Saturday.

As the Republican presidential candidate was leaving a pro-life rally here, he showed reporters a Powerball ticket that someone at the event had given to one of his aides.

"This guy made a campaign contribution of a Powerball ticket. I just want to make sure you realize this is not for me personally," the former Florida governor said. "If we win, I'm sure it will be a (Federal Election Commission) violation, but it's all going to a really good cause."

Bush, who has said in the past that he "hates" gambling and opposed gaming efforts as governor, was nonetheless playful about his new gift.

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