Small-Town Surprise: West Virginia Man Wins $100K Scratch-Off Jackpot

Who says you have to live near a big city to strike it rich? A small-town player just proved luck can hit anywhere in West Virginia.

Stephen T. from Pocahontas County grabbed a Jumbo Cash scratch-off at Bear’s Den in tiny Abovale — and walked away $100,000 richer. The West Virginia Lottery confirmed it’s the top prize for that game, which has been around since January.

? Fun facts:

• Only five top prizes were printed — and four are still out there!

• Each Jumbo Cash ticket costs $20 with 1 in 3.73 odds of at least winning your money back.

This win marks the largest prize in the state since a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold near Hedgesville earlier this year.

While most eyes are on the national Mega Millions jackpot soaring past $700 million, West Virginians are proving that local games can deliver life-changing wins too — even in the quiet corners of the mountains.