This Article Includes
Carletta Woodall from Robeson County has won an astounding amount of over $343,000 in the North Carolina Education Lottery. Let’s congratulate her on her big win!
Bison Bonanza Brings Big Bucks
On a peaceful evening of July 11, Carletta made a life-changing decision to place a mere $1 on the Bison Bonanza digital instant game, while unwinding at her abode in Parkton. Little did she know that the game boasted of a progressive jackpot that could be won at any moment, and in her case, it happened right before she retired for the night. This stroke of good fortune led to Carletta scooping a significant amount of cash.
To snag one of the Bison Bonanza progressive jackpots, players must successfully match five or more symbols during gameplay. With the odds of winning the jackpot being around 1 in 31 million, Carletta’s recent victory is truly remarkable.
Carletta’s Reaction
Carletta expressed her disbelief upon discovering that she had won in a recent NC Lottery press release. She recounted the moment and said, “As the numbers kept increasing, I couldn’t believe it. I was like, ‘No way’. The level of shock I experienced was beyond comprehension.”
On the subsequent Tuesday, Carletta made her way to the lottery headquarters to claim her prize. Once the obligatory federal and state tax withholdings were deducted, Carletta was able to take home a handsome sum of over $245,000 in lottery winnings.
Carletta wasted no time in deciding what to do with her well-deserved cash prize. She excitedly shared her plans to use the money for home repairs and embark on a trip to Las Vegas, hoping that her good fortune will continue in the gambling capital of the world.
Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Continue To Grow
The upcoming drawing on Wednesday, July 24, for the Powerball jackpot offers a major payout of $114 million. However, it is important to note that digital instants are not the only games with such a high payout on the line.
The cash payout of $131.1 million is on the line as the Mega Millions jackpot reaches an astonishing $279 million. The upcoming Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23.
Additional Information
Using funds raised by the lottery, the state of North Carolina granted over $59 million to aid Robeson County in constructing a new career and technology high school. To learn more about how Robeson County benefits from these lottery funds, be sure to check out the “Impact” section of the NC Lottery website.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling addiction, help is available. Reach out to the NC Problem Gambling hotline at 877-718-5543 for support. You can also find more information on www.morethanagame.nc.gov. Remember, there is no shame in seeking help for a gambling problem.
