Elizabeth City local becomes Millionaire, Winning $1 Million Powerball
An average day in Elizabeth City took an extraordinary turn this Monday when local resident, Claude Banks III, became the city’s newest millionaire. Banks hit the jackpot when his trusting $2 Powerball ticket reaped a colossal $1 million return. He purchased the ticket from Zoom In convenience store located on South Hughes Boulevard.
Striking Gold with Quick Pick
Banks opted for a Quick Pick ticket, a randomly generated set of numbers, which ended up completely matching with the numbers on all five white balls, leading to his million-dollar win. It is noteworthy that the odds of such an event occurring stand at 1 in 11.6 million.
Mr. Banks claimed his tremendous prize following Tuesday at the lottery headquarters in Raleigh. The final sum pocketed by Banks, after obligatory federal and state tax deductions, totaled $715,001.
Grand Prize still up for grabs
The present Powerball jackpot stands at a staggering $1.09 billion as an annuity or a solid $527.3 million in cash. If procured, it will be registered as the fourth largest jackpot win in the history of Powerball. Despite these incredible rewards, the probability of claiming the Powerball jackpot remains at a meager 1 in 292 million.
Lottery tickets: In-store or Online?
North Carolinians are offered the convenience of purchasing their Powerball tickets at a retail outlet or via online transactions. Online purchases can be made either through the official website of the lottery or by utilizing the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.
A Social Cause: The Lottery & Education Programs
The revenue from the lottery supports various institutional and social projects. In the case of Pasquotank County last year, an estimated $2.6 million raised by the lottery positively impacted education programs located within the county. For further details on how lottery proceedings are making a substantial difference in the community, please visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.
Elizabeth City, as well as the state of North Carolina, are buzzing with excitement over Banks’ win. While it undoubtedly brings sudden fortune and significant lifestyle changes for Banks, it has also renewed the hopes of residents in the life-altering potential of a simple lottery ticket. As millions of North Carolinians gear up to try their luck in the hopes of winning the grand Powerball prize, the tale of Banks’ win serves as potent motivation.
