Mooresville man hit it big in the North Carolina lottery, winning the largest digital instant prize in state history. William Gazaille won an incredible $1.33 million jackpot from the "Bison Bonanza" game after buying a $10 ticket, as confirmed by NC Education Lottery officials. His win also sets a new record for digital instant games in North Carolina.
After wrestling with the taxman, Gazaille pocketed a cool $952,001, a handsome sum by any measure. This historic prize payout—one with odds akin to a bolt of lightning at 1 in 3.1 million—was detailed in an article by WCNC. His life-changing victory has reset the prize pool back to $50,000, which, as of the last report, is already accruing new aspirations beyond $65,000.
What makes Gazaille's win remarkable, aside from the obvious windfall, is the fact this jackpot marks the largest since the advent of digital instants in North Carolina. As noted by the Mooresville Tribune, this win outpaced the previous record which occurred on September 7 with a comparatively modest $307,493 win in Hudson. The lucky ticket holder of the "Epic Jackpot" has a 180-day window to claim the prize, a formality that Gazaille has promptly addressed.
For those who might consider the allure of the digital draw too tempting, remember that playing the lottery constitutes gambling. Assistance and support for those facing issues with gambling are available through the NC Problem Gambling Helpline, reachable at 1-877-718-5543, or via the National Helpline at 1-800-522-4700, offering a lifeline to those in need.
