COLUMBIA, SC (March 21, 2024) – An Aiken lottery player thought she won $1,000, but a second look at the ticket revealed a much bigger payday.
Before leaving for work, she says she picked the $3 scratch-off back up and saw it was actually worth $100,000.
“I was shocked,” she told South Carolina Education Lottery officials. She told her husband the good news and went on to work.
And while she’s not retiring right now, when she does, she says the winnings will be waiting for the couple to enjoy.
“I want to travel,” she said.
The Lady Jumbo Bucks Crossword ticket was purchased at the Murphy #8665 on Richland Ave. W. in Aiken. One top prize of $100,000 remains in the game at odds of 1 in 600,000.
For selling the claimed ticket, Murphy #8665 in Aiken received a commission of $1,000.
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