Summary
- A man from Nashville, North Carolina, claimed the top prize in the Wheel of Bonuses digital instant game.
- The fortunate man won the Epic jackpot in the game, earning a $202,012 prize.
- Players in North Carolina can enjoy the Wheel of Bonuses digital instant game with tickets ranging from $0.50 to $30 per play.
A remarkably fortunate man in North Carolina was left breathless upon discovering he had won the top prize in a digital instant game. On Friday, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced that a resident of Nashville had claimed the top award in its popular Wheel of Bonuses game.
Nashville resident wins $200K Epic jackpot
In North Carolina, lottery enthusiasts can enjoy 45 different digital instant games exclusively through the Lottery's official website and the North Carolina Education Lottery Mobile App. One popular option is the Wheel of Bonuses digital instant game, where players can choose ticket prices ranging from $0.50 to $30. A resident of Nashville recently purchased a $30 ticket and won the game's Epic jackpot, earning a substantial $202,012 prize. The odds of winning this top prize with a $30 ticket are 1 in 1 million. Thrilled by the win, the lucky player shared with a North Carolina Education Lottery official, I was taken aback and had to catch my breath. He confessed that his excitement led him to immediately call his wife, asking her to meet him. I've never felt anything like it. I was exhilarated, the winner added. Last week, the Nashville resident visited the Lottery headquarters to claim his prize. After accounting for state and federal taxes, the winner's bank account saw an increase of nearly $145,000. When asked about his plans for the winnings, he mentioned wanting to pay off some bills.
Wheel of Bonuses digital instant game offers a range of prizes and jackpots
Participants playing the Lottery's Wheel of Bonuses digital instant game can win various prizes. The cost per play ranges from $0.50 to $30, influencing the odds of winning. Generally, the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.86. However, if you select a $1 play, the chances of hitting the Epic jackpot are 1 in 31,034,483. With the same $1 stake, the odds for winning the Major jackpot are 1 in 3,555,556, and for the Big jackpot, 1 in 833,333. Following an Epic jackpot win, the top prize was reset to $50,000. Currently, the jackpot stands at an estimated $112,531. Since this is a progressive jackpot, it can be won at any moment and will continue to increase until someone claims it.
