In an astonishing stroke of luck, a Lowes Foods grocery store in Hanahan, South Carolina, has made headlines by selling three lottery tickets, each worth a whopping $200,000, in a single drawing. This extraordinary feat has taken the town by storm, leaving everyone buzzing with excitement.
The fortunate ticket holders purchased their tickets in advance of the Palmetto Cash 5 drawing that took place on September 12. While the game's top prize typically stands at $100,000, those willing to invest an additional dollar have the chance to double their potential winnings. As the news of this remarkable occurrence spread, a spokesperson from the Hanahan Lowes Foods expressed their elation for the yet-to-be-identified winners, stating, "We're very excited for the person or people who hold these winning tickets."
The odds of claiming a $200,000 prize playing Palmetto Cash 5 stand at an astonishing 1 in 878,399, according to lottery officials. Selling three tickets worth this substantial amount in a single store is even more remarkable. The winning numbers that led to this life-changing event were 5, 7, 9, 20, 36 with a Power-Up of 2.
Lottery officials are sending a clear message to everyone who participated in this drawing: "Check your tickets." Winners have a generous 180 days from the drawing date to claim their well-deserved prizes. Hanahan, the town that witnessed this extraordinary turn of events, is situated approximately 100 miles southeast of Columbia.