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South Carolina Commuter Wins $200,000 on $5 Scratch-Off in Moncks Corner

Lottery officials say the My Money Maker game's top-prize odds are 1 in 900,000, with one top prize still available.

Overview

  • The winner bought a $5 My Money Maker ticket after stopping for a drink during his commute in Moncks Corner, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery.
  • He continued on to work after realizing the ticket was a top-prize winner, the lottery said.
  • He has claimed the $200,000 prize and told officials he plans to invest the money while continuing to play.
  • The lottery reports the top-prize odds as 1 in 900,000 and notes that one $200,000 top prize remains unclaimed.
  • The convenience store that sold the ticket received a $2,000 commission, per lottery policy.