Man wins mega prize with found money on parking lot

north carolina, usa - An American man from North Carolina won a million-dollar prize after buying a scratch card with money found on a parking lot. He plans to use the money to help his children and retire from his tough job as a carpet layer.

An American man from Banner Elk in North Carolina made a golden move by scratching a million-dollar prize after finding money on a parking lot. Hicks, the lucky winner, plans to use the money to support his children and retire after 56 years of working as a carpet layer. He expressed his desire to celebrate by dining at a steakhouse and enjoying a meal from the entire menu.

It's important to note that winning a million dollars in America doesn't necessarily mean receiving a million. First, taxes need to be paid, and then the prize is usually spread out over a 20-year period - in this case, 50,000 dollars per year. However, due to Hicks' age, he opted for a lump sum payment, reducing the amount to six hundred thousand dollars, with a final total of around four hundred and twenty-nine thousand dollars after deductions. All this from a twenty-dollar bill found on the ground.

There is a slight caveat that the rightful owner of the bill may come forward and potentially initiate a legal battle, as is common in the United States.

In a similar incident in Tennessee, a man lost a winning lottery ticket worth a million dollars in a parking lot, only realizing his mistake hours later. After an extensive search, he finally found the ticket under a parked car, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of such fortunate events.