Summary
- A woman from North Carolina recently experienced a life-changing moment when she won a staggering $2 million prize from Mega Millions.
- Initially set on buying only Powerball tickets, the woman found herself inspired to grab some Mega Millions tickets too after a conversation with her husband.
- The Mega Millions jackpot keeps climbing higher, capturing dreams and imaginations.
A woman from North Carolina could hardly believe her eyes when a $5 Mega Millions ticket transformed her life forever. Earlier this week, the North Carolina Education Lottery shared the story of this incredibly lucky woman from Davidson who won an astonishing $2 million in the Friday Mega Millions drawing.
Winning the hefty prize felt overwhelming
A lucky woman from Davidson turned her trip to the Harris Teeter on Peninsula Drive into a life-changing moment. Choosing the Quick Pick option led her to a remarkable victory in the lottery. Initially, she had planned to buy only Powerball tickets, but it was her husband who suggested adding Mega Millions tickets to the mix. Thanks to his suggestion, the couple now has plenty to celebrate. This fortunate resident was the sole player from Friday night's Mega Millions draw to match all five white balls. Normally, that prize is $1 million, but thanks to a 2X Megaplier, her win doubled to a staggering $2 million. The Megaplier is a part of recent changes to the Mega Millions game, which also saw a ticket price rise. Reflecting on their ticket purchase, she shared, “We hadn’t bought lottery tickets since last year, but when we saw the Powerball jackpot soar past $700 million, we thought, 'Why not?’” Catching her breath after the win, she confessed, “I was overwhelmed. It didn’t feel real; I kept thinking, ‘This just can’t be true.’” She made her way to the North Carolina Education Lottery's headquarters to collect her prize. After subtracting state and federal taxes, she walked away with an impressive $1,435,001. When asked about her plans, she said she might use part of her winnings to travel up to Maine and visit her family.
A $277m jackpot is up for grabs from Mega Millions
The anticipation was high for the latest Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, with a staggering $253 million jackpot up for grabs or a cash option of nearly $114 million. Yet once again, fortune slipped away as no ticket emerged as the lucky winner. But all is not lost, for the excitement only continues to build. As we look forward to the next drawing scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, the jackpot is set to soar to an impressive $277 million. Should someone have the golden ticket, opting for the cash payout could bring a jaw-dropping $124.6 million. Imagine the possibilities!
