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Avery County man finds $20 on ground and uses it to win $1 million

October 25, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:58 PM
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A $20 bill lying on the ground outside a convenience store led Jerry Hicks of Banner Elk to a $1 million scratch-off win.

“I found $20 in the parking lot outside the Speedway,” Hicks recalled. “I used that to buy the ticket.”

Hicks, a master carpenter, took the $20 and walked into the Speedway on N.C. 105 in Boone on Tuesday evening and bought an Extreme Cash scratch-off.

“They actually didn’t have the ticket I was looking for so I bought that one instead,” he laughed.

Hicks said he knows the first thing he wants to do after he claims his winnings.

“We are going to head straight to Golden Corral and eat everything they’ve got,” he laughed.

When Hicks arrived at lottery headquarters Friday, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the lump sum of $600,000 and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $429,007.

Hicks plans to use his winnings to retire after working as a carpenter for 56 years. He also plans to help out his children.


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10/27/2024 10:44 - Lovely M.

Congratulations!! That’s Awesome

10/27/2024 05:19 - Jimmy H.

Great news it's a blessing to win and help someone ??

10/27/2024 01:28 - Andrew S.

I've found a couple of 20's and tried the same thing. Didn't work for me. Congrats bud.

10/27/2024 02:00 - Robert f.

Congratulations from Charlotte, good news for those people up there they have been through a lot.

10/26/2024 11:27 - Latandra V.

Congratulations. Wow you won on the ticket you weren't looking to buy! Excellent choice!

10/26/2024 10:02 - SHANNAN B.

Uh, I hate to tell you, but that was my $20. I've been looking for that.

10/26/2024 08:10 - Tyrone M.

good deal

10/26/2024 07:52 - Sareeta T.

awesome congratulations!

10/26/2024 07:35 - MICHAEL B.

congratulations

10/26/2024 01:09 - JILL C.

To God be the Glory

10/26/2024 12:30 - Myrtle L.

Congratulations

10/26/2024 12:00 - brian h.

Congrats!!!

10/26/2024 11:28 - Deborah O.

wONDERFUL NEWS HOPE IT BRINGS YOU HAPPINES AND PEACE OF MIND uSE WISELY

10/26/2024 08:48 - shirley e.

you left $600,000 on the table and walked away.

10/25/2024 10:11 - jackie h.

Congrats on your win

10/25/2024 09:55 - crystal b.

Congratulations ??

10/25/2024 04:05 - Steven B.

wowee! what a fun way to have a great day!!!!

10/25/2024 03:30 - Brad N.

Invest well Jerry, get a pro to help you create an income stream.

10/25/2024 03:14 - Tatiana D.

What an amazing story! And all of this was not a coincidence. May God bless you, Jerry. Enjoy your win.

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