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Yahoo
28-07-2025
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'Am I reading this right?' Man turns $1 ticket into $273,520 jackpot
One North Carolina man's "gut feeling" ended up paying off in a huge way. William Evans had a good feeling about playing Multiplier Mania, a digital jackpot game with tickets starting at 50 cents, according to a press release from NC Education Lottery. A player must match several digital "symbols" to win the top prize, state lottery officials said. With hopes of turning his good feeling into cash, Evans played for $1 on July 23 and won the top level "Gold Jackpot," which has a 1 in 40 million chance of being won. "Something just told me to play that one," Evans told the lottery. "I'm stoked." Evans, who was relaxing at home in his recliner, learned his gut instinct was spot on, because he had just won $273,520. "I was like, 'Am I reading this right," Evans said. "It was kind of nerve-racking." Jackpot winner plans to buy a home with winnings Evans, who claimed his prize July 25, took home $196, 251 after state and federal taxes were deducted. He plans to use the prize money to buy himself a piece of property. 'I want to have my own place,' Evans told state lottery officials. Digital instant games, like the one Evans won, are played exclusively on the lottery's website, or on the NC Lottery Official Mobile app. Where to buy lottery tickets Lottery tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050(MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit for full terms. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: North Carolina lottery winner's 'gut feeling' nets $273,520 jackpot
USA Today
28-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
'Am I reading this right?' Man turns $1 ticket into $273,520 jackpot
One North Carolina man's "gut feeling" ended up paying off in a huge way. William Evans had a good feeling about playing Multiplier Mania, a digital jackpot game with tickets starting at 50 cents, according to a press release from NC Education Lottery. A player must match several digital "symbols" to win the top prize, state lottery officials said. With hopes of turning his good feeling into cash, Evans played for $1 on July 23 and won the top level "Gold Jackpot," which has a 1 in 40 million chance of being won. "Something just told me to play that one," Evans told the lottery. "I'm stoked." Evans, who was relaxing at home in his recliner, learned his gut instinct was spot on, because he had just won $273,520. "I was like, 'Am I reading this right," Evans said. "It was kind of nerve-racking." Jackpot winner plans to buy a home with winnings Evans, who claimed his prize July 25, took home $196, 251 after state and federal taxes were deducted. He plans to use the prize money to buy himself a piece of property. 'I want to have my own place,' Evans told state lottery officials. Digital instant games, like the one Evans won, are played exclusively on the lottery's website, or on the NC Lottery Official Mobile app. Where to buy lottery tickets Lottery tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050(MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit for full terms.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
North Carolina man wins $1.16 million jackpot after playing $2 ticket: ‘Never thought in a million years this would happen'
ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Michael Underwood, of Taylorsville, hit a $1.16 million jackpot on Saturday, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. 'I started shaking for about an hour,' he recalled. 'I was in disbelief.' North Carolina man wins $2 million after buying lottery ticket at gas station Underwood played a $2 ticket and won the top level gold jackpot in the Multiplier Mania game, which is a digital instant game featuring a progressive jackpot that can be won at any time. The odds of that win are 1 in 20 million. 'I never thought in a million years this would happen,' he said. Underwood's big win represents the second largest win since the lottery introduced digital instants. He called his son right away to tell him the good news. 'My son thought it was an April Fools' Day joke,' Underwood said. 'He had to check to make sure it wasn't April yet.' Underwood claimed his prize Thursday at lottery headquarters. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $836,957. He plans to invest his winnings. Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Alexander County man wins $1.16M jackpot, plans to invest
Michael Underwood, of Taylorsville, won a $1.16 million jackpot on Saturday while playing the Multiplier Mania digital instant game, officials with the N.C. Education Lottery announced on Friday. Woman chooses dates from family birthdays on lottery ticket, wins $120K Underwood, who purchased a $2 ticket, hit the top-level 'gold jackpot' in the game, which features a progressive jackpot that can be won at any time. The odds of winning such a prize are 1 in 20 million. 'I started shaking for about an hour,' Underwood recalled. 'I was in disbelief.' Underwood's win is the second largest since the lottery introduced digital instant games. After realizing his win, he immediately called his son to share the news. 'My son thought it was an April Fools' Day joke,' Underwood laughed. 'He had to check to make sure it wasn't April yet.' Underwood claimed his prize at lottery headquarters on Thursday. After federal and state tax withholdings, he received $836,957. He plans to invest his winnings, although specific details about his investment plans were not disclosed. Underwood's unexpected win marks a significant moment in his life, as he navigates the possibilities opened by his newfound fortune. VIDEO: Gastonia dad wins lottery, uses winnings to buy family home
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Shaking for about an hour.' Taylorsville man wins $1.1 million lottery jackpot
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Michael Underwood woke up Saturday morning with a plan to relax and play the lottery, but he couldn't relax for long after hitting a jackpot. The Taylorsville man won a $1.16 million prize. 'I started shaking for about an hour,' he recalled. 'I was in disbelief.' Underwood played a $2 ticket and won the top-level 'gold jackpot' in the Multiplier Mania game, a Digital Instant game featuring a progressive jackpot that can be won at any time. The odds of that win are one-in-20 million. Here's why a burn ban is in place for the Charlotte area 'I never thought in a million years this would happen,' he said. Underwood's big win represents the second largest win since the lottery introduced Digital Instants. He called his son right away to tell him the good news. 'My son thought it was an April Fools' Day joke,' Underwood laughed. 'He had to check to make sure it wasn't April yet.' Underwood claimed his prize Thursday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $836,957. He plans to invest his winnings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
