December 19th 2023.
Durwin Hickman is living the American Dream. The employee at San Francisco International Airport was out on a lunch break when he made a fateful purchase, a $30 Set For Life! Scratch ticket. While casually scratching the ticket, he noticed the penultimate spot revealed the word “LIFE,” earning him the top prize of $20 million.
Now, Hickman has gone from assisting travelers with their luggage before checking into their flights to potentially never having to work again. His wife will be the ultimate winner, as he plans to use the money to purchase a home for her.
The winning ticket earned Hickman $800,000 annually for 25 years. The additional luck of the draw extended to the L&M Liquor in Hayward, California where Hickman bought his ticket. That store will receive a bonus of $100,000 for producing a winner. Seven other lucky players won $5 million to $1 million, but it was Hickman who earned the coveted prize that set him for life.
Hickman shared the news of his surprise win with the California Lottery. "It was the biggest rush I have had in my life," he said. This wasn't Hickman's first win either. He previously won $1,000 on a lucky strike.
Durwin Hickman's astounding win is a great example of how life can take an unexpected turn. From an airport employee to a millionaire, Hickman is now set for life.
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