Roebuck, South Carolina, September 13, 2025
News Summary
A woman from Roebuck has won a $200,000 prize from a lottery ticket she purchased at a local supermarket. The ticket, part of the Clemson Jackpot game, was chosen based purely on her favorite color, orange. Despite the school’s connection to the game, she has no affiliation with Clemson University. Her win comes with a net prize of $140,000 after taxes, highlighting the unexpected nature of lottery games.
Roebuck, South Carolina – A woman from Roebuck has become the latest winner of a $200,000 prize from a lottery ticket purchased at a local Food Lion supermarket. The unexpected winner purchased the ticket while grocery shopping and selected it based purely on her favorite color, which is orange, rather than any affiliation with Clemson University, the school that inspired the game.
The winning ticket was part of the Clemson Jackpot game, notorious for its bright orange scratch-off tickets, a nod to the school’s colors. This game has gained attention for its surprising outcomes, as this is not the first occasion of non-Clemson fans winning significant prizes; there have been two previous winners who also did not claim allegiance to the university.
Lottery officials, in their announcement released on September 11, highlighted the uniqueness of the winner’s choice, attributing her decision to her love for the color orange rather than any football fandom. The odds of winning one of the game’s top prizes were reported at 1 in 520,000, making her windfall a remarkable occurrence.
After taxes, the Roebuck resident is set to take home $140,000 from her winnings. While her identity remains undisclosed, the story sheds light on the randomness of lottery games, where anyone can win, regardless of their background or motivations.
Despite the excitement of winning, it’s crucial to acknowledge that gambling can have consequences for some individuals. While many engage in lottery play as a recreational activity, it can lead to addiction, impacting lives and families negatively. The national gambling hotline, available at 1-800-522-4700, stands ready to assist individuals seeking help for gambling addiction.
The Clemson Jackpot game has garnered much interest since its inception, attracting both fans of the university and casual players. The appeal of bright colors and potential winnings draws many people to participate, creating an exhilarating atmosphere surrounding the draw.
This recent win adds to the growing tapestry of lottery stories within South Carolina, where the joy of winning provides a moment of happiness against the backdrop of everyday life. The simple act of picking a ticket based on color preference has turned into a life-changing event, showcasing that sometimes luck comes in unexpected forms.
As lottery games continue to be a popular pastime across the nation, the stories of winners like the one in Roebuck resonate, reminding players of the thrill of the unknown and the joy that can arise from a seemingly ordinary decision.
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