Columbia, September 12, 2025
News Summary
A Midlands woman has become a millionaire after winning a $1 million jackpot from a scratch-off lottery ticket. Initially hesitant about her purchase, she returned to J and S Food Mart to buy a second ticket that ultimately won her the grand prize. Choosing to remain anonymous, she plans to pay off debts and save for future needs. This victory highlights the excitement surrounding lottery wins in South Carolina.
Columbia – A Midlands woman has become a millionaire after winning a $1 million jackpot from a scratch-off lottery ticket, following a moment of doubt about her initial purchase. The win occurred at J and S Food Mart located on Forest Drive, adding to the excitement surrounding recent lottery results in South Carolina.
The woman’s journey to millionaire status began when she hesitated between purchasing one or two scratch-off tickets for the Million Dollar Mania game. Initially inclined to buy two tickets, she ultimately decided to put one back. After trying her luck with the ticket she purchased, she found that it was not a winner, leading her to regret not buying the second ticket.
Determined to undo her initial decision, she returned to J and S Food Mart to buy the second ticket she had previously set aside. This second ticket, which cost $10, turned out to be a game-changer, winning the grand prize of $1 million. The woman confirmed her win by donning her glasses, ensuring that she was correctly reading the winning results. The odds of winning the top prize in this game were an astounding 1,530,000-to-1, making her victory even more remarkable.
In South Carolina, lottery winners have the option to remain anonymous, and this woman has chosen to take advantage of that privacy. She plans to use her newfound wealth to pay off her debts and save the remainder for future necessities.
The Million Dollar Mania scratch-off game continues to have prizes available, with two of the game’s four top prizes still unclaimed. J and S Food Mart not only had the thrilling experience of being the point of sale for the winning ticket but also received a commission of $10,000 for selling it.
This lucky win fits into a broader narrative of fortunate lottery results in South Carolina, where recent weeks have seen significant winnings in both Powerball and Mega Millions games. As lottery fever sweeps across the state, players continue to clutch their tickets with hopes of striking it rich, inspired by the stories of those who have already succeeded.
In summary, the Columbia woman’s decision to return for a second scratch-off ticket has transformed her life in an unexpected and life-altering way. With her plans to achieve financial stability and her privacy intact, her story serves as an inspiring testament to the thrill of lottery games in South Carolina.
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- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Live 5 News: Multiple Winning Lottery Tickets Sold in SC
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lucky Number
- WIS TV: 100K Powerball Ticket Sold in Columbia
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- ABC Columbia: Big Lottery Winners in SC
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery News
- The State: South Carolina Lottery Winners Report
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