Imagine going on a fishing trip and coming back a multi-millionaire. That’s exactly what happened to James Stocklas, a 67-year-old judge from Pennsylvania, in 2016. After returning from his trip, he checked his lottery ticket—only to discover he had won a staggering $291.4 million jackpot!
Stocklas was so shocked by the life-changing news that he admitted, “I shook for an hour straight.” Meanwhile, his brother, who played the same draw, walked away with just $7. Talk about luck playing favorites!
Despite his newfound fortune, Stocklas chose to keep working and generously shared his winnings with his family—much to his brother’s relief. His incredible story proves that sometimes, real-life plot twists are better than fiction!
