Iowa Lottery Player Almost Discards Winning Ticket, Claims $100,000 Prize

In a stroke of incredible luck, Stacy Frisbey from Waterloo, Iowa, was on the brink of tossing away her lottery ticket, oblivious to its hidden fortune.

Fortunately, she resisted the urge and made a stop at a store to grab a sandwich.

While there, she decided to scan her "Hit It Big!" scratch game ticket, and to her disbelief, it turned out to be a $100,000 winner.

Frisbey had purchased the $10 scratch ticket from the New Star convenience store in Waterloo.

When claiming her prize, she expressed her initial intention to discard the ticket, admitting she had mistakenly overlooked its true value.

With her unexpected windfall, Frisbey now plans to fulfill her entrepreneurial aspirations and treat herself to a well-deserved vacation.