Cynthia Karcher, of Raleigh, said she has several places she wants to visit after winning $461,435, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
“I would like to take a trip to Greenland, Australia and New Zealand,” she said.
Karcher played a $.50 ticket on May 4 and won the top level “Epic” jackpot in the Wheel of Bonuses game, a digital instant game featuring a progressive jackpot that can be won at any time.
The odds of that win are 1 in 62 million.
“I was in total shock,” she said. “I always had hope, but I never hoped for something like that.”
Karcher said the timing of the win works out great since she is now retired.
“This is just a lovely amount at this time in my life,” Karcher said.
She claimed her prize Friday at lottery headquarters.
After required federal and state tax withholdings, she took home $331,080.
In addition to traveling, Karcher plans to remodel her bathroom and put the rest in savings.
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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