Midlands Man Wins $200,000 Jackpot on Luke Combs Scratch-Off

A resident of the Midlands region in South Carolina has experienced a stroke of luck after winning a substantial jackpot of $200,000 on a "Living Lucky With Luke Combs" scratch-off game from the South Carolina Education Lottery. The man, who wishes to maintain his anonymity, purchased the winning ticket for $5 at Jet Fuels, a convenience store/gas station located in West Columbia.

Interestingly, the winner admitted to not knowing who Luke Combs was initially but had a gut feeling to choose the ticket bearing the country music star's name. After claiming the impressive prize, the man has become a fan of Luke Combs, according to lottery officials.

The convenience store where the ticket was purchased, situated near the South Carolina State Farmers Market between Interstate 26 and U.S. 321, is now buzzing with excitement. The winner described the experience as "crazy" and "amazing."

One advantage for the lucky Midlands man is that South Carolina allows lottery winners to remain anonymous, joining a list of 11 states that offer this privacy protection. The winner did not disclose specific plans for the prize money but hinted at using it for the benefit of his family.