HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Michael Mancuso Jr., of Maggie Valley, watched the July 3 Cash 5 drawing live, where he matched all five numbers to win the $318,544 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
“I was kind of in shock,” he said. “I’m still in shock.”
Mancuso bought his $1 Quick Pick ticket from Maggie Valley Mart on Soco Road in Maggie Valley.
The odds of matching all five balls are 1 in 962,598.
He immediately started calling his family to share the good news.
“I told everybody,” he said. “They were all just excited.”
Mancuso claimed his prize Tuesday.
After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $228,556.
He said he plans to share his winnings with his family.
“I’m going to give a lot to my sister and my brother,” Mancuso said. “I want to spread it around to my family.”
Mancuso also shared his plans to buy a motorcycle with his winnings.
Where can I get the latest lottery numbers?
Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night.
You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website.
Source: Fox 8 News Channel
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