**BREAKING: LOCAL MAN WINS BIG IN THE LOTTERY WHILE ON VACATION, BECOMES OVERNIGHT SENSATION AND IMMEDIATE BILLIONAIRE**
In a shocking turn of events, John Smith, a 32-year-old accountant from Des Moines, Iowa, has won a whopping $110,000 in the lottery while on a week-long vacation in Hawaii. But that’s not all – sources close to the winner confirm that he plans to use his newfound wealth to buy a private island, a yacht, and a collection of exotic animals.
According to eyewes, Smith purchased his winning ticket at a 7-Eleven convenience store on the beach in Honolulu, where he was sipping on a $10 frozen drink and wearing a pair of novelty sunglasses. “I was just trying to get out of the sun for a minute, and I ended up changing my life forever,” said Smith, who was seen dancing on the beach with a group of hula girls.
The winning ticket, which was purchased for a mere $5, matched all six numbers drawn in the lottery. Smith, who was on vacation with his family, didn’t even realize he had won until he checked his ticket for the 12th time and started screaming “I’M A MILLIONAIRE!” at the top of his lungs, causing nearby beachgoers to think he was having a seizure.
As news of the win spread, Smith’s family and friends rushed to the beach to congratulate him, only to find him surrounded by a group of chanting, dancing, and limbo-ing strangers. “It was like he was a rockstar or something,” said his sister, Jane. “We’re just a normal family from Iowa, so this is all a bit surreal.”
When asked what he plans to do with his winnings, Smith said, “Well, first things first, I’m going to buy my wife a diamond-encrusted toaster. And then I’m going to use the rest of the money to fund my lifelong dream of becoming a professional snail trainer.”
The lottery commission has confirmed that Smith’s win is one of the largest in Iowa’s history, and he’s expected to receive his prize money in a ceremonial check presentation on live TV next week. In the meantime, Smith is enjoying his newfound fame and is already fielding offers for endorsement deals, including a lucrative contract with a local car dealership.
**UPDATE:** Smith’s family has announced that they will be holding a victory parade in their hometown next week, complete with floats, marching bands, and a giant inflatable chicken. All are welcome to attend and celebrate the good fortune of this lucky winner.
