BALTIMORE — A chance stop in Charm City has turned into a life-changing moment for a commercial sailor from New York. After completing his assignment at the Port of Baltimore a day earlier, the sailor visited a 7-Eleven on Key Highway where he purchased five $20 Lucky 777 scratch-off tickets as part of his usual routine.
Initially informed by the clerk that he won $100,000, he felt satisfied and left. However, later that day, while showing the ticket to his crew, they encouraged him to scratch off the full play area. To his astonishment, he discovered that the clerk had miscalculated, and his ticket was actually worth a staggering $1 million.
“I couldn’t believe it. I was floored. For the first time in my life, I was speechless,” he stated. After sharing the good news with close family and his crew, he expressed his intentions to remain grounded, saying, “I plan to keep working. I want to be smart with it and save as much as I can for retirement.”
Despite this life-altering win, the sailor isn’t quite finished playing the lottery; he mentioned plans to buy a few Mega Millions tickets after visiting the Lottery headquarters.
This story highlights not only the thrill of winning but also the sailor’s commitment to responsible financial planning. Such an attitude can inspire others to dream big while also prioritizing long-term security.