A simple stop at a local store turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky Lowcountry resident.
Earlier this week in February, a $10 “Feeling Lucky” scratch-off ticket bought at Hop In on Highmarket Street in Georgetown hit a massive $500,000 jackpot, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery.
The winner, who chose to stay anonymous, said the ticket wasn’t part of some big plan — it was just a random purchase.
“It’s not the kind of money you see every day,” the winner shared with lottery officials.
Here’s what makes this win even more exciting:
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🎟️ The ticket cost just $10
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💰 It delivered the final top prize in the “Feeling Lucky” game
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📊 The odds of hitting that jackpot? 1 in 1,500,000
That’s right — this wasn’t just a big win. It was the last top prize still available in the game.
The good news didn’t stop with the winner. The Georgetown Hop In store that sold the lucky ticket also scored a bonus, earning a $5,000 commission for selling the jackpot ticket.
Sometimes, all it takes is one spontaneous decision to change everything.
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