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Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'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
24-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man Wins Over $300,000 Lottery Prize from $1 Ticket: 'I Was Kind of in Shock'
A North Carolina man had to do a double take when he saw his winning lottery numbers called during a live drawing. 'I was kind of in shock,' Michael Mancuso Jr. of Maggie Valley told the NC Education Lottery of the July 3 moment that changed his life. 'I'm still in shock,' he added. Mancuso Jr. spent just $1 on a Quick Pick ticket from Maggie Valley Mart on Soco Road and ended up winning the $318,544 jackpot after matching all five numbers from a live Cash 5 drawing. The odds of matching all five balls are one in 962,598. Once the required federal and state tax withholdings were taken out, he went home $228,556 richer after claiming his prize on Tuesday, July 22. He was also thrilled to share the news. 'I told everybody,' Mancuso Jr. confessed while laughing. 'They were all just excited.' The lottery winner said he already has plans for how he will spend his earnings. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'I'm going to give a lot to my sister and my brother,' Mancuso Jr. said. 'I want to spread it around to my family.' Whatever he has left will go toward purchasing a new motorcycle. For details on how $3 million raised by the lottery made a difference for education programs in Haywood County last year, visit and click on the 'Impact' section. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
North Carolina man wins $427,363 after buying $1 ticket
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Victor Correro, of Pittsboro, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket on Sunday and won a $427,363 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Correro bought his winning ticket online. Greensboro man wins $2 million after buying scratch-off at convenience store: 'Like a fairy tale turned into reality' His ticket matched all five numbers in the drawing to win the jackpot. The odds of matching all five balls are 1 in 962,598. He claimed his prize at the lottery headquarters on Thursday. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $306,633. 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
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Greensboro man wins $2 million after buying scratch-off at convenience store: ‘Like a fairy tale turned into reality'
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Jose Analco Ramirez, of Greensboro, bought a $20 scratch-off on Thursday and won $2 million, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. 'It was like a fairy tale turned into reality,' he said. 'Didn't compute': Lexington man wins $100,000 after buying $3 ticket at gas station Ramirez bought his winning 100X The Cash scratch-off from the Circle K on New Garden Road in Greensboro. 'I thought I was tripping,' he laughed. 'I saw the two at first and thought it was $2,000.' Ramirez said he had trouble processing his big win. 'It just didn't feel real,' he recalled. 'It still doesn't feel real.' When Ramirez arrived at lottery headquarters Friday, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive his prize as an annuity of $100,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $1.2 million. He chose the lump sum of $1.2 million. After required tax withholdings, he took home $861,006. He plans to use his winnings to invest and possibly start a business. 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.
