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Mathews man wins $1 million in lottery

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Photo: James Helbig of Susan won $1 million in a Virginia Lottery scratcher.

James Helbig of Susan won $1 million in a Virginia Lottery scratcher.

James Helbig of Susan, drove to Newport News recently to pick up some parts for his marine repair job. While he was driving back, he happened to spot Rip’s Food Store at 905 Denbigh Boulevard.

"What the heck, I’ll just try it," he thought to himself.

So he went inside and bought a $120 Million Cash Blowout ticket from the Virginia Lottery. When he scratched it, he thought he won $1,000.

"Then I thought it was $100,000," he later told Lottery officials. "When I saw it was a million, I couldn’t believe it."

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