A Lowcountry woman got an unexpected holiday bonus when a quick stop for gas turned into a $250,000 lottery win the day after Christmas.
The lucky moment happened on December twenty-six at the Quick Mart on North Jefferies Boulevard in Walterboro. While filling up her car, she felt a sudden urge to head back inside and grab a scratch-off ticket. That split-second decision paid off big.
She chose a $5 Giant Jumbo Bucks ticket—and the reaction was instant.
“When I saw $250 with a comma after it, my heart started racing,” she said. “It felt like Santa showed up late this year.”
Instead of rushing to spend the money, the winner says she’s taking things slow.
“I’m just going to chill out for a while,” she shared.
A few exciting highlights:
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🎟️ Ticket cost: just $5
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💰 Prize won: $250,000
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📍 Location: Quick Mart, Walterboro
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🎄 Timing: the day after Christmas
The South Carolina Lottery says there’s still plenty of excitement left in the Giant Jumbo Bucks game, with three more $250,000 top prizes still available. The odds of landing one are 1 in 960,000.
And it wasn’t just a win for the player—the Quick Mart that sold the winning ticket earned a $2,500 commission for the sale.
Sometimes, the best gifts really do come after the holidays. 🎄✨
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