Bishopville Man Wins $200K Lottery Prize

The winning $10 ticket was the last in the My Money Maker series.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A Bishopville, South Carolina man won a $200,000 lottery prize after buying and scratching off a $10 My Money Maker ticket at the One Stop Food Mart on North Main Street. The ticket was the last one in the series, and the man's unexpected windfall may allow him to retire earlier than planned.

Why it matters

Lottery wins, while rare, can have a significant impact on the lives of winners, potentially allowing them to achieve financial goals like early retirement. This story highlights the excitement and life-changing potential of a large lottery prize in a small town.

The details

The winning $10 My Money Maker lottery ticket was purchased at the One Stop Food Mart in Bishopville, South Carolina. The ticket beat odds of one in 900,000 to deliver a $200,000 prize to the anonymous winner, who said he was understandably excited by the unexpected windfall.

  • The winning ticket was purchased and scratched off on February 19, 2026.

The players

One Stop Food Mart

The convenience store in Bishopville, South Carolina where the winning $10 lottery ticket was purchased.

Bishopville Man

The anonymous winner of the $200,000 lottery prize from the My Money Maker scratch-off ticket.

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What they’re saying

“Isn't everybody?”

— Bishopville Man (wltx.com)

What’s next

Lottery officials said the extra money may help the man retire just a bit sooner than planned.

The takeaway

This unexpected lottery win in the small town of Bishopville, South Carolina serves as a reminder of the life-changing potential of even a modest lottery prize, and how it can allow winners to achieve important financial goals like an early retirement.