Rockingham County Man to Assist his Family with a $200,000 Lottery Win
Rockingham, County – Juan Garcia of Stokesdale in Rockingham County, North Carolina, experienced a wave of great fortune recently, hitting the top prize of $200,000 in a new scratch-off lottery game.
A month for celebration
“Prior to this, I had some significant personal milestones that made this a great month for me,” Garcia said. “Now, with this win, things have gotten significantly better.” Garcia shared that he doesn’t typically participate in scratch-off games often but decided to test a $5 Triple Red 777’s ticket from Compare Foods on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. The attempt was purely to see if his already stellar month could get any better.
An unexpected twist
“As I started scratching the ticket, I found it hard to believe the outcome – it was surreal,” Garcia recounted. He shared his excitement with his father, whom he refers to as his confidante. “My father chuckled and told me, ‘Son, you have some serious luck!'”
Claiming the Prize
Garcia arrived at the lottery headquarters on a bright Friday afternoon to claim his prize. After the required federal and state tax withholdings, he went home with a stunning amount of $143,001. Garcia revealed his plans to pay off some pending bills and, most importantly, to share his newfound wealth with his family.
About the game
The Triple Red 777’s game was recently launched this month with a total of five $200,000 top prizes on offer. With Juan’s big win, now four $200,000 prizes are up for grabs.
Community Reactions
News of Garcia’s win has been met with heartfelt congratulations and well-wishes from the community. Encouraging comments came flooding in, with users commending him on his great fortune and applauding his intentions to share the winnings with his family.
Looking Forward
As Garcia embarks on this new chapter armed with his sizable win, he has already set a positive precedent in the county. His story serves as a reminder of the unexpected joy that can result from a $5 ticket and a bit of good luck. In the meantime, Four more $200,000 prizes await their lucky winners on the Triple Red 777’s game.
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