In a surprising turn of events, a woman's craving for a refreshing soda led to her striking gold with a $100,000 lottery prize.
Sept. 15 (UPI) -- A Washington resident recently shared an incredible tale of how a family member's birthday and her simple desire for a cold beverage led to her securing a substantial $100,000 prize from the Maryland Lottery.
The 29-year-old woman recounted her extraordinary experience to Maryland Lottery authorities, explaining that she had made a pit stop at the Central Avenue 7-Eleven in Capitol Heights, Maryland, purely out of thirst and a longing for an ice-cold soda.
Little did she know that her impromptu decision to purchase a couple of Pick 5 lottery tickets, using numbers derived from her family member's birthday, would prove to be life-changing.
Remarkably, each $1 ticket she bought resulted in a staggering $50,000 prize, totaling an impressive $100,000 in winnings.
The lucky winner expressed her intention to use her newfound fortune to settle pending bills and financial obligations.