Craven County man’s persistence pays off with $2 million Powerball win Dietrich Kilpatrick of Dover, a retired farmer with 42 years of experience, celebrated a $2 million Powerball win after years of consistent participation in the lottery. Kilpatrick, who has purchased Quick Picks for every drawing over the past decade, said his perseverance finally paid off when his ticket matched all five white ball numbers. The winning ticket, bought from JD Gas & Grocery on N.C. 55, also landed the 62-year-old the 2X multiplier, doubling his prize to $2 million. This amount became the largest prize awarded in the national drawing for that week. The odds of matching all five white balls are approximately 1 in 11.6 million. Kilpatrick recounted his reaction to the win, describing it as a moment of disbelief. “I was like, ‘Wow, I’ve got them all,’” he said. After claiming his prize at the lottery headquarters, he received federal and state tax withholdings, leaving him with a net payout of $1,440,201. He plans to use the winnings for home repairs and to support his church. The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming Saturday drawing stands at $120 million as an annuity or $54.6 million in cash. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292 million. Powerball is one of six draw games in North Carolina, with players able to purchase tickets either in retail locations or through the NC Lottery’s website and mobile app. The lottery also announced a $15.2 million grant to Craven County for school construction on a middle school. Additional information about how lottery funds benefit the county can be found on the NC Lottery’s website under the “Impact” section. The article includes comments from other lottery players, with many expressing congratulations and well-wishes to Kilpatrick.#nc_lottery #dover #dietrich_kilpatrick #jd_gas_grcery #craven_county
Craven County man’s persistence pays off with $2 million Powerball win Dietrich Kilpatrick of Dover, a retired farmer with 42 years of experience, said his long-term dedication to playing the Powerball lottery finally paid off after a decade of participation. On Monday, he won a $2 million prize by matching all five white ball numbers on his $3 ticket, which was purchased from JD Gas & Grocery on N.C. 55. The 2X multiplier in the drawing doubled his prize to $2 million, making it the largest payout in the national Powerball results for that draw. The odds of matching all five white balls are 1 in 11.6 million. Kilpatrick described his reaction to the win, recalling, “I was like, ‘Wow, I’ve got them all.’” He traveled to the lottery headquarters on Wednesday to claim his prize, where he received federal and state tax withholdings, leaving him with a net amount of $1,440,201. He plans to use the winnings for home repairs and to support his church. The current Powerball jackpot stands at $120 million as an annuity or $54.6 million in cash, with odds of winning the top prize at 1 in 292 million. Powerball is one of six draw games in North Carolina, offering players the option to purchase tickets at retail locations or through the NC Lottery’s website and mobile app. A $15.2 million grant, funded by lottery proceeds, will assist Craven County with school construction on a middle school. Additional information about how lottery funds benefit the county can be found on the NC Lottery website under the “Impact” section. The article also highlights the broader context of Powerball’s role in North Carolina, emphasizing its accessibility and the community impact of its revenue.#powerball #nc_lottery #dietrich_kilpatrick #jd_gas_grcery #craven_county
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
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
