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Greensboro friends win $158,535 jackpot after buying $5 ticket together

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - Greensboro residents Mark Cockman, Jeffrey Jaeger and Gary Selders play the lottery together and won a $158535 jackpot Wednesday, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "We all looked at one another thinking, 'You've got to be kidding me,'" Cockman said. Jaeger said he enjoys the group dynamic of playing the…

Winnings ・ 24 January 2024

Fox 8

North Carolina man wins $324,439 jackpot after buying $5 lottery ticket at convenience store

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - Charles Brooks, of Newport, bought a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $324439 jackpot. Brooks bought his winning 20X The Cash ticket from Jim Dandy on U.S. 70 in Morehead City on Dec. 30. When Brooks bouht his ticket, the jackpot stood at $648878. Since Brooks bought a $5 ticket, he received 50% of the progressive…

Winnings ・ 06 January 2024

Fox 8

‘Still kind of in shock’: North Carolina man wins $236,439 jackpot after buying $10 ticket at convenience store

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - David Shafer, of Benson, won a $236439 Fast Play jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I always joked with people at stores that I want the ticket that will take me to Raleigh," Shafer said. "I'm still kind of in shock though." Players who win big lottery prizes like Shafer's jackpot win are…

Winnings ・ 31 October 2023

Fox 8

North Carolina man plans to buy home for family with $827,339 lottery win

JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - Chad Lequire, of Whittier, said he plans to buy a home for his family after a $10 Fast Play ticket won him a $827330 jackpot on Wednesday, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I still can't believe it right now to be honest with you," Lequire said. He bought his winning Big Bucks Bingo ticket early…

Lottery ・ 30 September 2023

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WSB-TV Atlanta

$2 million, $1 million Powerball winning tickets sold online, at Georgia Publix

NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - While no one won Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot, two tickets worth millions were sold here in Georgia. The Georgia Lottery confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a $1 million ticket was sold at a Publix and a $2 million ticket was purchased on the Georgia Lottery's website via a mobile device. Both tickets matched…

Lottery ・ 22 September 2023

Fox 13 News

Slot machines, cash seized from Bradenton arcade known for illegal gambling

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Manatee County Sheriff's Office seized slot machines and thousands in cash as part of a statewide effort by the Florida Gaming Control Commission to crack down on unlawful arcades. A once popular spot for illegal gambling in Bradenton is now an empty, cleaned-out business suite inside a strip mall on 1st Street West. "They're…

Law ・ 19 September 2023

Fox 8

North Carolina aunt wins $120,706 off $2 ticket, shares jackpot with nephew

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - Eleas Ottley, of Wake Forest, bought a $2 Fast Play ticket Sunday morning and won a $120706 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Ottley bought her winning 10X The Cash ticket from Hasty Mart on South Bickett Boulevard in Louisburg. At the time of her purchase, the jackpot stood at $603530. Since she…

Winnings ・ 13 September 2023

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Davidson County woman wins $122,136 in Fast Play Jackpot

Davidson County woman wins $122136 in Fast Play Jackpot A Lexington woman tried her luck on a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $122136 jackpot Friday afternoon. THIS IS BREAKING NEWS. THAT BREAKING NEWS IS OUT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY THIS AFTERNOON. A FIVE YEAR OLD IS DEAD AND HER PARENTS ARE ACCUSED OF ABUSING HER DEPUTY SAY THEY WERE CALLED TO A HOME…

Incidents ・ 26 July 2023

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Bar trip leads to $589,042 lottery win for Wayne County man

LANSING, MI -- A Wayne County man plans on paying some bills and investing his winnings after he brought home a $589042 jackpot while playing the Michigan Lottery's Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash game. "I was at Parts & Labor Bar and played a few Fast Cash tickets throughout the night," said the winner, who chose to remain anonymous. "I didn't think…

Lottery ・ 28 April 2023

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‘Couldn’t believe it’: North Carolina woman wins $137,093 lottery jackpot after buying $10 ticket at gas station

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WGHP) - Shirley Ross, of Roanoke Rapids, stopped at the Speedway by her house to get her usual morning coffee, bought a Fast Play ticket and won a $137093 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I was so excited. I didn't know how to act," she said. "I just couldn't believe it." Ross, 40, bought her…

Winnings ・ 08 April 2023

Fox 8

‘So excited’: North Carolina man wins $504,104 jackpot, plans to remodel home

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) - When Kim Cantu, of Greenville, won a $504104 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "The clerk just told me he couldn't cash the ticket in the store because it was too large to pay out," Cantu said. "I thought it was maybe $500." After leaving the store, Cantu went home and checked his numbers…

Winnings ・ 09 March 2023

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REGIONAL: Cabarrus County man ‘happily shocked’ after $182,073 jackpot win

RALEIGH - Cedric Bass of Kannapolis said he couldn't believe it when his $1 Cash 5 ticket produced a $182073 jackpot in Friday's drawing. "I was happily shocked," he said. Bass purchased his lucky ticket from the Han-Dee Hugo's on North Cannon Boulevard in Kannapolis. He matched all five white balls in the drawing to win the jackpot. Another lucky…

Winnings ・ 11 January 2023

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North Carolina man wins $120,000 lottery jackpot with numbers inspired by son

WILSON, N.C. (WGHP) - Joseph Gardner Jr., of Wilson, who uses inspiration from his son to pick his numbers, won a $120000 jackpot after buying a $1 ticket, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I've been playing a combination of my son's birthday and the sports jersey numbers he used to wear," Gardner said. Gardner, 60, matched all…

Winnings ・ 22 December 2022

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Winnings ・ 12 July 2022

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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $370 million

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) - The Mega Millions jackpot grew another $10 million this week, bringing its total size for Tuesday night's drawing to $370 million, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. A North Carolina winner of that jackpot would have the choice of taking the $370 million as an annuity or $213.3 million in cash. The Mega…

Winnings ・ 06 July 2022

Fox 8

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $328 million, Powerball jackpot to $365 million

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) - Both Mega Millions and Powerball prizes have topped $300 million in this week's drawings, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot stands at a $328 million annuity that is worth $186.3 million in cash. Powerball's jackpot climbed to $365 million, or $207.5 million cash, for…

Winnings ・ 28 June 2022

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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots top $600 million combined

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) -- Both Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have topped $600 million, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot stands at a $290 million annuity that is worth $162.3 million in cash. The Powerball jackpot stands at a $312 million annuity that is worth $175.1 million in cash for…

Lottery ・ 23 June 2022

Fox 8

NC man one of two winners of a $282,218 Cash 5 jackpot

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) - Andrew Stock, of Durham, was one of two winners of a $282218 Cash 5 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Stock bought his Quick Pick ticket for Thursday's drawing at the Sheetz on Corporate Center Drive in Raleigh. His ticket was one of two that matched all five numbers, splitting the $282218…

Winnings ・ 08 August 2021

Fox 8

NC woman wins $155,902 jackpot after buying $1 ticket

CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - Diane Clark, of Hickory, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $155902 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Clark's Quick Pick ticket, purchased at the Murphy Express on Hickory Boulevard in Granite Falls, matched all five numbers in the April 22 drawing. She claimed her winnings Friday at lottery…

Winnings ・ 03 August 2021

WCCB Charlotte

Mecklenburg County Woman Wins $100,000 Cash 5 Jackpot

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) - Leigh Ham of Charlotte tried her luck on a Cash 5 ticket and won a $100000 jackpot. Ham purchased her winning Quick Pick ticket for the June 22 drawing from the Circle K on Randolph Road in Charlotte. She claimed her prize Monday at lottery headquarters and took home $70750 after required federal and state tax…

Winnings ・ 27 July 2021

Fox 8

NC man wins $436,064 Cash 5 jackpot

Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) - Craig Hernandez, of Greenville, won a $436064 Cash 5 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Hernandez bought his…

Winnings ・ 20 June 2021

Fox 8

‘I was in shock’: NC man wins $110,000 Cash 5 jackpot, says he plans to save for children’s future

RALEIGH, N.C. - When Darron Jones, of Raleigh, won a $110000 Cash 5 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. After waking up early on Saturday morning, Jones decided to check his phone. "When I saw the email that I had a claim waiting, I was like, 'Claim?'" he recalled. "My heart started pounding like'Wait a minute. Is this what…

Winnings ・ 22 May 2021

Fox 8

North Carolinians win 3 big Powerball prizes as jackpot balloons to $218 million

Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) - Three North Carolinians won big in the Wednesday night Powerball as the jackpot continues to grow, according to a news release from the…

Winnings ・ 17 June 2021

Fox 8

North Carolina retiree scores $440,643 Cash 5 jackpot on her first try

Where I can get the latest lottery numbers? Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. RALEIGH, N.C. - Phyllis Davis, of Concord, decided to purchase her first Cash 5 ticket and it ended up winning her a…

Winnings ・ 19 January 2021