A North Carolina man said his personal connection to the number 7 led to his winning a $1 million top prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
July 30 (UPI) — A North Carolina man said his personal connection to the number 7 led to his winning a $1 million top prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket.
Biscoe resident Tomas Munoz told North Carolina Education Lottery officials he spotted the $10 Triple Red 777 Jackpot ticket at Candor V Mart on South Main Street in Candor and knew he had to buy it.
“Seven is my number,” Munoz said. “I was born on the 7th in ’77.”
Munoz scratched the ticket off immediately, revealing a $1 million top prize.
“I felt emotions all over my body,” he said.
Munoz said the prize money will be used to make investments and to fund his passion for restoring classic cars.