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The world of lotteries witnessed a record-breaking moment in Arkansas recently, when an Arkansas man won a whopping $5.12 million in-state Lotto jackpot. This winning has marked the highest ever prize in the history of the in-state game. However, what's more captivating is that the winner initially considered the win to be a "hoax"!

While the winner chose to remain anonymous, he gladly shared the stirring experience with his fellow lottery enthusiasts. Speaking on how he reacted after the win, he said, "Initially, I just couldn't believe it and was pretty much convinced it was a hoax". Many of us can empathize with the overwhelming feeling of winning such an astronomical amount. It does take a moment to sink in and believe in the incredible reality.

The extraordinary winner purchased his lucky ticket in Stuttgart, Arkansas — a small city that is now recognized for winning the biggest ever in-state lottery. He bravely decided to go for the entire lump sum payment of approximately $3.6 million after taxes, instead of choosing an annuity payment structure.

When asked about plans with the windfall, he humbly expressed his desire to help others, stating, “I’m going into retirement, and I plan to use my winnings to help my family and others". A heart-touching gesture that wins the hearts of many, irrespective of the enormous lottery win.

Overall, this astonishing win has indeed brought about a surge of motivation for all lottery players, proving once again that lotteries are a game of chance where anything can happen at any point.

And as for the man who believed the win was a 'hoax,' in the end, was surrounded by an air of surrealism and joy. The Arkansas winner's experience reiterates that sometimes, what seems too good to be true can indeed be true!

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