In what can only be described as serendipity mixed with a bit of sugary slush, a seemingly mundane decision to treat the kids has catapulted a Fall River man into the millionaire's club. Christopher Williams’ casual stop at a Cumberland Farms convenience store at 64 Stevens Street in Fall River has proven to be fortuitous—his purchase of a quick slushie and a Powerball ticket turned into a cool $2 million windfall, as reported by Boston 25 News.
The numbers on his "Quic Pic" ticket, chosen not by Williams himself but by the fickle mistress we like to call chance, were a near-perfect match to the winning digits announced on Wednesday, his ticket was one number short of hitting the jackpot, but still, the first five numbers were a match, ushering him into the realm of a millionaire, that tale of pedestrian venture turning into extraordinary fortune was echoed by TurnTo10.
We're talking a 1 million dollar prize here folks, but thanks to Williams' savvy—or perhaps impulsive—choice to part with an additional buck for the Power Play option, the man doubled his take-home to $2 million; it's a decision that, in hindsight, looks nothing less than brilliant. According to the Massachusetts Lottery Commission, not only does Williams get to bask in his newfound wealth, but the convenience store will also get its slice of the pie, receiving a $20,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.
Williams, who hadn’t bothered with lottery tickets for some months, told Boston 25 News that the outing was initially meant for slushies for the kids, but in a twist of the everyday life, he decided to test his luck—and aren't we glad he did? With the spoils, Williams plans to set his sights on buying a house, making some investments, and ensuring the wellbeing of his children—the dream trifecta for any sudden millionaire.
