Woman’s dad loves to play lottery games — so she tried her own luck and won big in SC
A South Carolina woman’s spontaneous decision to purchase a lottery ticket paid off in a big way, officials said.
The Lowcountry resident had no intention of buying a $300,000 Bonus Scratch game when she visited the S & R Plus store in Hollywood, South Carolina Education Lottery officials said in a news release.
She was shocked when she scratched the ticket to reveal the top prize: $300,000.
“I’m not a lottery player,” she told officials. “But I saw the tickets in the store and thought of my dad who plays the Lottery. So, I tried one. And boom, there it was.”
She said she felt like “a kid in a candy store,” according to the release. Her father was just as thrilled to hear about her win.
The woman beat odds of 1 in 960,000 to snag the $300,000 prize, officials said. Now, only four top prizes remain in the Bonus Scratch game.
“It gives me a fresh start,” she told lottery officials of her winnings. “I’ll play again.”
Hollywood is about 20 miles west of Charleston.
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
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