An Ohio man from Willard is $100,000 richer after a lucky dumpster dive. The man had purchased a $5 Bingo 25 Times 25 Scratch-Off ticket at a Circle K in Willard, but accidentally threw it away. He noticed it was missing before taking out the trash and decided to dive into the dumpster to retrieve it.

His efforts paid off, as the ticket turned out to be a winner. After taxes, he will receive $73,250. The Ohio Lottery officials confirmed the win, and the man is now one of the lucky few to have won a significant prize in the lottery.

The incident highlights the importance of double-checking one’s belongings, especially when it comes to valuable items like lottery tickets. The man’s lucky win is a reminder that sometimes, taking a chance and being diligent can lead to unexpected rewards.

Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.