Summerville, South Carolina, September 27, 2025
News Summary
An unidentified resident of Summerville has won $2 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased at a local Harris Teeter. This calm individual previously won $10,000 years ago but now plans to invest the prize into a new home. With odds of 1 in 1.08 million for the top prize, this win highlights the ongoing discussions about responsible gambling in South Carolina.
Summerville, South Carolina – A local resident has achieved the remarkable feat of winning a $2 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket, as announced by the South Carolina Education Lottery on September 26. The unidentified winner purchased the ticket for $20 at a Harris Teeter supermarket within Summerville, a town situated approximately 25 miles northwest of Charleston.
The lottery player expressed a surprisingly calm reaction to his life-changing win, stating that he didn’t let the news shake him up. This perspective stands in contrast to some other lottery winners who often experience intense emotional reactions upon receiving such life-altering news. The winner had previously enjoyed a different success, having won $10,000 several years ago, but this latest windfall represents a significantly larger change in fortune.
The odds of winning the top prize in the Double Up! game were reported as 1 in 1.08 million, underscoring the rarity of such a victory in the lottery. After accounting for taxes, the South Carolina man took home approximately $1.4 million, a substantial sum that he plans to invest in purchasing a new home.
The story of this winner is particularly notable within the wider context of the lottery in South Carolina, where there are ongoing discussions surrounding responsible gambling practices. The South Carolina Education Lottery has actively highlighted the importance of addressing gambling addiction. They encourage individuals to consider reaching out for help through available resources, such as the national gambling hotline, which offers assistance to those who may struggle with gambling-related issues.
In a related incident, a separate lottery-related story has emerged involving a FedEx employee named Trevor Hampton. He has been accused of stealing lottery tickets from a package at a FedEx facility in South Carolina. The alleged theft occurred on August 19, and court documents reveal that Hampton attempted to redeem the stolen tickets at two different stores shortly after the theft took place. Security footage from the facility reportedly implicated him in the act. Following his arrest, he admitted to the theft after being read his Miranda rights and now faces two counts of intent to defraud and counterfeit game tickets.
As the South Carolina man enjoys his newfound wealth and prepares for significant changes in his life, the contrasting stories of lottery winners and thieves reveal the varied ways in which luck and decisions can shape individuals’ lives. While one man looks forward to buying a home, ensuring a bright future for himself and possibly his family, another faces legal consequences for his actions, serving as a reminder of the complexities involved in the world of lottery and gambling.
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- Greenville Online
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery News
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