Midlands Man Hits $500K Jackpot with Lottery Scratch-Off

IRMO, S.C. — A Midlands man became $500,000 richer after purchasing a lottery scratch-off ticket at an Irmo mini mart.

The South Carolina Education Lottery reported that the man, who wished to remain anonymous, was on his way home when he decided to stop at the Irmo Mini Mart on Lake Murray Boulevard to buy a $10 ticket for The Big Spin game. Upon scratching off the ticket, he was left “at a loss for words” upon discovering he had won the top prize.

“It stuns you,” the winner said, reflecting on the unexpected windfall. His family was equally astonished by the news, with some calling the win potentially life-changing.

The odds of winning the top prize on The Big Spin are remarkably low, standing at one in 1.5 million. Currently, two top prizes remain available for this game, inviting gamblers to try their luck despite the slim chances.

In addition to the winner, the store that sold the ticket will also benefit from the sale. The South Carolina Education Lottery will reward the Irmo Mini Mart with a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.

As the excitement surrounding the win spreads, many lottery enthusiasts are likely to visit the mini mart, hoping for a stroke of luck themselves.