(5MinNewsBreak.com) – In a stunning twist of fate, Jerry Hicks of North Carolina stumbled upon a $1 million fortune after an unexpected find—$20 on the ground.
See a news report video on Hicks’ win in the tweet below!
The simple decision to buy an Extreme Cash scratch-off ticket led to a life-changing financial windfall.
What started as a mere found bill unfolded into a triumphant day of lottery luck.
Hicks, a dedicated resident of Banner Elk, stepped into a Boone convenience store with $20 he found in the parking lot.
Opting for a $25 Extreme Cash scratch-off ticket, Hicks didn’t anticipate that this choice would lead to $1 million—the top prize in that lottery game.
The odds were against him—1 in over 2 million—but Hicks defied them with this remarkable stroke of luck.
The scratch-off ticket, purchased on an ordinary day, was the ticket to his dream.
Instead of waiting for an annuity of $50,000 per year over two decades, Hicks made the practical decision to collect a lump sum. After taxes, his winning amounted to a useful $429,007.
The win offers Hicks the chance to retire after 56 hardworking years as a carpenter and ensure his family’s future.
With newfound financial freedom, Hicks plans to start his celebration modestly.
“We are going to head straight to Golden Corral and eat everything they’ve got,” he shared, cited by CBS.
His story unfolded during a particularly lucky week for North Carolina residents.
Other winners joined in the lottery fortune.
Another North Carolina player claimed a similar $1 million scratch-off win in Gastonia.
Moreover, Goldsboro saw a $107,251 after-tax Powerball prize earner, highlighting the improbable yet inspiring possibilities of the lottery.
Jerry Hicks’s windfall reminds us of life’s unpredictable nature and the rewarding potential of simple, everyday choices.
Though not every found dollar may lead to wealth, Hicks’s experience resonates with the notion that a small discovery can indeed change everything.
Further enhancing the accessibility and excitement of lottery participation, tickets can be conveniently purchased at gas stations and convenience stores throughout North Carolina.
Equipped with $429,007 and infinite gratitude, Hicks’s story serves as a beacon of hope—an inspiring example of how an unexpected twist of fate can bless hard-working Americans with the rewards they truly deserve.
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