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Yahoo
26-03-2025
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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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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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
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‘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.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
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Mississippi Lottery to end eight scratch-off games soon
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the official end-date for eight scratch-off games and the corresponding 2nd Chance promotional drawing date with prizes totaling more than $2.22 million. More Mississippi Lottery players win big in February Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will be the last day to purchase or sell the following games: Game #104 – $5 Lucky Break with a top prize of $100,000 Game #108 – $20 $400,000 Multiplier Mania with a top prize of $400,000 Game #122 – $20 Triple Diamond Payout with a top prize of $500,000 Game #150 – $5 Money Bag Multiplier with a top prize of $100,000 Game #151 – $20 Jackson with a top prize of $1,000,000 Game #152 – $2 Jefferson with a top prize of $20,000 Game #153 – $5 Lincoln with a top prize of $100,000 Game #155 – $1 Pocket Change with a top prize of $5,000 Players have until Monday, June 30, 2025, to redeem valid prizes for these games. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
