Lucky Lottery Winner Strikes Gold in Horry County!
If you’re a resident of Myrtle Beach, get ready for some exciting news that’ll brighten your day! A lucky ticket holder in Horry County has hit the Mega Millions jackpot for a whopping one million dollars. Yep, you read that right—a million bucks! Can you imagine all the fun things you could do with that kind of cash?
Where It All Happened
The magic happened at the Food Lion located on Highway 9 East in Longs. The winning ticket was purchased back in August, and it’s safe to say that this spot has probably seen a flurry of customers asking about that lottery ticket ever since! After the drawing at 11 p.m. that fateful night, our lucky winner checked their numbers. They matched the first five numbers—fantastic! But there was a hiccup; they missed the Megaball. Little did they know that wouldn’t take away from their amazing windfall!
In Disbelief!
When the winner found out, they were absolutely flabbergasted. “I was in disbelief,” they shared. “Is this real? This cannot be real.” Sound familiar? It’s what many of us might think if we suddenly found ourselves a millionaire overnight! So, what did our winner do next? They enlisted the help of a family member to drive them to the claims center in Columbia, just to confirm that their dreams of wealth were, in fact, true.
That Big Check Moment
After what must have felt like an eternity, they finally held that big check in their hands. “When they handed me the check, I was still in disbelief,” they said with a grin. You can only imagine the emotions that were swirling around in their head at that moment! It’s quite a wild ride to go from checking numbers on a ticket to holding a $1 million check.
What Comes Next?
So, how does it feel to suddenly have a million dollars? Well, apart from the stunned silence and the moments of questioning reality, the winner did mention making one major purchase—a brand new car! With all that money, who could blame them for wanting to drive something shiny and new down to the beach? It’s time to hit the open road, right?
Lucky Store, Lucky Winner
Not only did our fortunate winner walk away with life-changing money, but the Food Lion that sold the ticket also scored some profits. They received a tidy commission of $10,000 for selling the winning ticket. That’s a win-win situation if we ever saw one! It’s great to see local businesses getting in on the action and sharing the joy of winning.
What Are the Odds?
For those who are curious and maybe a bit skeptical about how feasible winning such a jackpot is—the odds of snagging a $1 million prize in Mega Millions are 1 in 12,607,306. Yep, those are some steep odds, but as this story shows, it’s not impossible!
Celebrate the Magic of the Lottery
This incredible story reminds us all of the magic that can happen when you play the lottery. Whether it’s a small win or a life-altering jackpot, buying a ticket gives that glimmer of hope. So next time you’re at the store picking up groceries, you might just want to grab a ticket or two—you never know when you might get lucky!
So here’s to this lucky winner—may your new car take you on many adventures, and may your story inspire others to dream just a little bigger!
