![Man Wins $20 Million on Scratch Ticket](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2023/12/attachment-Screen-Shot-2023-12-19-at-4.38.22-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Wins $20 Million on Scratch Ticket
Christmas has come early for one man and his wife.
An airport worker in California scratched off a $30 ticket for his lunch break and it was on that day that his life changed forever.
Durwin Hickman was having lunch when he purchased this scratch ticket and towards the bottom of the ticket, he saw the word "Life" which indicated he had just won the jackpot.
Yes, Huckman won $20,000,000 million while out on his lunch break and he says that when he saw the word "Life" on the ticket, "It was the biggest rush I have had in my life.”
So what does he plan to do with his fortunes? Mr. Hickman says that he plans to buy his wife a house.
The liquor store where the ticket was purchased will receive $100,000 from the California Lottery.
What a way to go into Christmas for this man and his wife. Do you think he'll still be working at the airport in 2024? I think you know what his decision will be shortly.
Here's a look at the ticket that was worth $20 Million.
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