Wilson County Man Scores $175,653 Digital Instant Jackpot Julous Hudson of Wilson County won a $175,653 jackpot after playing a digital instant game on Sunday. The prize was claimed at the lottery headquarters on Wednesday, with federal and state tax withholdings leaving Hudson with a net amount of $126,489. The win occurred in the Wheel of Bonuses game, a digital instant game with a progressive jackpot that can be won at any time. Hudson played a $5 ticket and secured the top-level “Epic” jackpot, which has odds of 1 in 6.2 million. The Wheel of Bonuses game allows players to wager between 50 cents and $30. After Hudson’s victory, the jackpot reset to $50,000 and grew to over $109,000 by Thursday morning. Digital instant games are available exclusively online via the lottery’s website or the NC Lottery Official Mobile App, with 67 different games currently accessible. A $15 million grant, funded by lottery proceeds, contributed to the construction of the Wilson Academy of Applied Technology at Wilson County Schools. For further details on how lottery funds impacted Wilson County last year, visitors can explore the “Impact” section on the official lottery website. The lottery also highlights the potential for large prizes, noting that jackpots can reach up to $1 million every 4 minutes. However, the site includes disclaimers about the nature of gambling, emphasizing that odds vary by game and that jackpot values are estimates. Players must be at least 18 years old to participate. Additional information includes a section titled “No Longer Just a Game? There’s Help,” which underscores the risks of gambling and encourages responsible play.#wilson_county #nc_lottery #julous_hudson #wheel_of_bonuses #wilson_academy_of_applied_technology
