Winston-Salem man’s glass-half-full approach leads to $100,000 win Arpad Nagy of Winston-Salem credits his consistently positive mindset with securing a $100,000 prize in the Mega Millions lottery. The 48-year-old described his outlook as a lifelong habit, stating, “My glass is always half full. I always believed I would win.” Nagy’s winning ticket, purchased via Online Play on February 17, matched four white balls and the yellow Mega Ball. The 10X multiplier applied to his $5 Quick Pick ticket, resulting in a $100,000 payout. Nagy shared his reaction to the win, recalling how he “kept counting the zeroes” as he processed the amount. He visited the lottery headquarters on Monday to claim his prize, after which federal and state taxes reduced his take-home amount to $72,011. His plans for the winnings include taking a vacation to visit family in Sweden and Hungary. The current Mega Millions jackpot stands at $473 million as an annuity or $221.8 million in cash. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 290 million. The lottery is one of six draw games in North Carolina where players can purchase tickets either at retail locations or through Online Play via the NC Lottery website or mobile app. Nagy’s story highlights the role of chance and personal attitude in life’s unexpected opportunities. His win also underscores the broader appeal of lottery games, which continue to draw participants with their potential for life-changing prizes.#mega_millions #winstonsalem #arpad_nagy #nc_lottery #lottery_headquarters
