A lucky man from North Charleston, South Carolina, had an unexpected windfall after purchasing a $10 scratch-off ticket at a local gas station. The man, who was returning from work, bought the ticket at the 76 Station on Rivers Avenue and ended up winning a $500,000 prize.
The Moment of Surprise
The man scratched his ticket while standing at the gas pumps, and to his disbelief, he saw that he had won $500,000. “I had to make sure my eyes weren’t deceiving me,” he said. To confirm his win, he rushed back into the store to get a second opinion from the clerk. After the clerk scanned the ticket, it was confirmed that the prize was more than the store could pay out. The man then made the trip to Columbia to claim his prize.
A Feeling of Blessing
“I had a feeling a blessing was coming,” the winner told officials from the South Carolina Education Lottery. His instinct proved right as he walked away with a life-changing $500,000 prize.
The winner’s good fortune not only benefited him but also the gas station that sold the ticket. Shree Jay Ambe LLC, the owner of the 76 Station, received a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
This lucky Lowcountry man’s win serves as a reminder that sometimes, a quick stop on the way home can lead to life-changing rewards. With a $500,000 jackpot, his workday certainly paid off, and the win is sure to have a lasting impact.
