Sometimes the best luck comes from running out of options. An Ashville, Ohio man spent all day hunting for a specific lottery ticket called Extreme Million. Every store had sold out.

By the time he reached a GetGo store in Columbus, he'd struck out everywhere. He bought a $1,000,000 Cashword ticket instead with the cash he had left and scratched it in his car.

The Win

He scratched 14 words and had a coworker scan it with the official app. The result: $1,000,000. His reaction: "You gotta be kidding me."

The original ticket he wanted would never have made him rich. His second choice handed him seven figures.

What He'll Do

He told lottery officials his plan: pay off the house, pay off the car, take his wife on a trip. It's the smart approach - handle obligations first, then enjoy. No talk of sports cars or mansions.

The Takeaway

Lottery tickets aren't investments. But the story shows persistence and flexibility sometimes beat a strict plan.

He looked for one thing, couldn't find it, and settled for something better instead. That's where luck and preparation meet.