In a remarkable twist of fate, a man from Banner Elk, North Carolina, became a millionaire after using a $20 bill he found on the ground to buy a lottery ticket. This incredible story, shared by the North Carolina Education Lottery, shows just how lucky life can be!
While walking outside a Speedway, Jerry Hicks stumbled upon a $20 bill. Instead of pocketing it, he decided to take a chance. “I found $20 in the parking lot outside the Speedway and used it to buy a ticket,” he explained.
Hicks chose an Extreme Cash scratch-off ticket. Interestingly, he initially wanted a different ticket, but it was sold out. After scratching off the ticket, he was in disbelief when he realized he won a whopping $1 million.
When claiming his prize, Hicks had two options: receive $50,000 annually for 20 years or take a lump sum payment. He chose the lump sum, walking away with $600,000 in cash. That’s a life-changing amount!
Jerry Hicks’s story is a wonderful reminder that luck can be found in unexpected places. Next time you’re out, keep an eye on the ground—you never know what fortune might be waiting for you! This incredible win not only highlights the excitement of the lottery but also encourages us to take chances, even with found money. Who knows? You could be the next lucky winner!