In an electrifying moment of luck, a North Carolina Education Lottery Cash 5 player hit a $1.1 million jackpot on the evening of May 14. The victor now finds themselves on a 180-day countdown to claim their monumental prize, starting from the drawing day.
Cash 5, a beloved game among North Carolinians, offers participants the flexibility to purchase their tickets either at various retail locations or conveniently online, through the lottery’s official website or mobile app.
With the odds of selecting all five winning numbers standing at 1 in 962,598, the victory is nothing short of miraculous. The jackpot amount, a staggering $1,159,355, resets the bar for future Cash 5 wins and has reset the jackpot for the subsequent drawing on May 15 to $100,000.
The impact of the North Carolina Education Lottery stretches far beyond creating overnight millionaires. For those interested in understanding how lottery proceeds contribute to the state's education and community projects, a visit to the lottery’s official website and a click on the “Impact” section would provide enlightening insights.
In addition to the Cash 5 excitement, the lottery announced the numbers for other games, including the Lucky for Life game, where no participants matched all five numbers plus the Lucky Ball to win the grand prizes. The Pick 3 and Pick 4 games also had their share of draws, with various combinations of numbers making the day for several lucky winners.
As the buzz around this significant win continues, the state waits in anticipation to see who will step forward to claim their fortune. With 180 days on the clock, the countdown has begun.
First reported by: Asheville Citizen Times, Date
