A Raleigh man's routine $1 purchase turned into an extraordinary Christmas gift as he struck it rich with the North Carolina Cash 5 lottery, winning a staggering $633,202 jackpot. Reginald Epps, the lucky winner, secured his fortune by purchasing a ticket from Rose Mart on N.C. 96 in Youngsville, where the winning numbers aligned perfectly in his favor during Saturday's draw, as reported by N.C. Education Lottery.
Against odds of 1 in 962,598, Mr. Epps matched all five numbers to hit the jackpot. Following the drawing, he visited the lottery headquarters in Raleigh earlier this week to claim his prize. After the essential subtractions for federal and state taxes were made, Epps took home $452,741, as detailed by CBS 17.
The Cash 5 game offers players in North Carolina a choice—you can take your chances at a retail location or go for it online through the lottery's website or via the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. And while the thrill of the win is certainly something to be celebrated, the N.C. Education Lottery is also reminding players to be mindful about who they are gifting lottery tickets to during the holidays, especially with their 'Play Smart, Gift Smart' campaign. According to N.C. Education Lottery, this year's campaign is not only about raising awareness on youth gambling but also includes a goodwill gesture, inviting participants to donate school supplies at lottery claim centers for a chance to win prizes.
Following Epps' life-changing win, the buzz around Cash 5 continues as the jackpot for Monday is announced to be $110,000.
