Kelly Lindsay from Carrollton, Virginia, won a $2 million jackpot after receiving the wrong lottery ticket at a local gas station. Initially frustrated, she scratched the Money Blitz ticket in the parking lot and discovered her win. Opting for a lump sum, she took home $1,250,000 after taxes. Meanwhile, a $1.128 billion Mega Millions winner in New Jersey took nine months to claim their prize. Lindsay’s unexpected luck highlights how small moments can lead to life-changing fortunes.