Lucky Stop

I am up in Canada, I just read how you guys gave that winning lottery ticket back to the woman who lost it. Thank you so much for who you are and what you did. The next time I am in your country and within 200 km's of your store I will be stopping by to shake your hands, truly it is great to know there are people like you in this world, it gives us all hope that things can be better.

I'm in Canada and was so happy to read this story. There are good people in this world and this family is an example of that. Even though you didn't win the lottery you have won more than that. Live long and prosper.

The owners of this store have restored faith in humanity.

One Massachusetts woman threw away her shot at $1 million — but in a twist of fate, got a second chance at the fortune.

Lea Rose Fiega of Springfield won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Diamond Millions" instant game on March 30, a pre-tax cash prize she scored from a $30 ticket bought at Lucky Stop in Southwick, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.

It's thanks to the owners of Lucky Stop, though, that Fiega got that far — because days earlier, she tossed her ticket in the trash, the owners told told MassLive.

"She was scratching one day and gave the ticket back to my mom to throw out," Abhi Shah, whose family owns the shop, told the outlet.

The winning ticket sat in a pile for 10 days until Shah double-checked the discarded tickets, and quickly realized that one hadn't been fully scratched. Once he finished it off, he made quite the discovery.

"I had $1 million in my hand," Shah told NBC/CW affiliate WWLP. "I wanted to do something good."

Added his father Maunish Shah: "We didn't sleep two nights. He called my grandparents in India, [and] they said, 'Give it back, we don't want that money.'"

Because Fiega is a regular at the store, the family knew that the winning ticket was hers, so Shah dropped by her place of work nearby to clue her in, according to MassLive.

Though she was concerned something was wrong, Shah reportedly calmed her nerves by telling her, "No, it's something good. It will change your life."

Maunish Shah told WWLP that as soon as Fiega came in, he gave her the $1 million ticket and she began to cry.

"I am sleeping peacefully," Abhi Shah told MassLive.

According to the state lottery, the Southwick Lucky Stop will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

The owners of this store have restored my faith in humanity. Never been there and live on the other side of the State but their act of honesty and integrity has really opened my eyes that good people do still exist

The family who owns this store are great people. If you can't find what you want, they will help you find something similar. If they can, they might just be able to order it for your next visit. First-name basis with their regular customers; they'll recognize you your second time in. Maybe even the first time, given the small town. A nice selection of scratch cards and cigarettes, plus you also have the convenient store essentials: snacks, ice cream, sodas, etc. A very decent collection of wine, beer, etc. Definitely worth stopping in, not only because you'll most likely find what you need, but because of the wonderful family who runs it. Prices are quite fair and competitive. I feel better supporting them than say, the Mobil across the street.

This store is run by the most honest, exemplary humans. Just stop in and see. I would go on and on but truthfully all that really needs to be said is that these are amazing people who run this business definitely spend your money in this store!

Wish I was closer, I know this is the place to spend my money. Honesty is such a rare thing in today's world. Thanks for being the good news in the world. Congrats to the winner!

Nicest and most honest people in the world!! They returned a discarded $1 million dollar lottery ticket to it's rightful owner when they could easily just have kept it!!!!!!!!

You guys create great example of honesty & make whole community proud .
Thank you very much for doing such wonderful things . It will pay back in future .

Great stories make their rounds. I live in Canada, but I was born and raised in Southwick, Massachusetts.....thank you for making me proud!

Heard the lottery story.. Wonderful. You proved again that honesty has a place in the world. Thanks much!

After reading the story of the owners finding the buyer who accidentally discarded a winning lottery ticket to give it back to her, next time I’m in the area I’ll definitely be stopping to buy something!

Thank you for being good people. America is made of good folks like you! Thanks for reminding us.

Just heard about lottery ticket story and how you make sure humanity still exist is something to be proud of as Indian.

Fantastic people! I can feel good about spending my money here.

I'm really respect what you done. Truly honest family

Heard about the lottery. You are good people!

Good food, great service! Highly recommend, Sam is the man!

<3 love the story of what you guys did.

Mostly has what you need if you're looking to roll up or crack a cold one open