In a remarkable turn of events, a resident of Gastonia has struck it rich by purchasing a winning lottery ticket that has shattered records. The lucky ticket, which cost just $3, was a Power Play ticket bought from the Food Lion on South New Hope Road. It matched all five white ball numbers, securing a staggering $2 million prize. The probability of achieving such a feat is an astonishing 1 in 11.6 million.
This $2 million win is notably one of the two largest prizes awarded nationally in this drawing, with another similar prize claimed in Pennsylvania.
Additionally, North Carolina witnessed two other significant lottery wins on the same day. A $2 ticket purchased at the Food Lion on Andrews Road in Fayetteville won its holder $50,000 by matching four white ball numbers and the red Powerball. Meanwhile, a $3 Powerball Double Play ticket sold at Charlotte’s Landing on Express Drive matched all five white balls, netting its owner $500,000.
Winners in North Carolina are afforded a 180-day window from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes. The excitement doesn’t end there, as the upcoming Powerball drawing on Monday boasts a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion jackpot, or $503.4 million if opted for in cash. This marks the sixth largest jackpot in Powerball history, with odds of winning the jackpot set at 1 in 292 million.
Powerball is one of six lottery games available in North Carolina, and players have the convenience of purchasing tickets either at retail locations or through Online Play using the lottery’s official website or mobile app.
The revenue generated by the lottery has had a significant positive impact across all 100 counties in North Carolina, contributing to various community projects and initiatives. Details on the contributions of lottery funds can be found in the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.