Stop for soda led Gaston County man to $114,614 Fast Play jackpot
Trip to get Shirley Temple 7Up ends with Gastonia man winning NC lottery prize
15 Nov 2025 11:54 AM (UTC) | The Asheville Citizen Times | NC Education Lottery | Charlotte Observer

Soda Stop Leads to $114K NC Lottery Jackpot

US: A Gaston County man's life changed when a simple stop for a soda turned into a $114,614 lottery win. The man purchased a Fast Play ticket at a convenience store, a decision prompted by his errand to buy a drink. He discovered his massive jackpot the next day, a fortune that began with a routine beverage run. This win follows other recent lottery successes in the state, including a separate Gastonia man who won a prize after a trip to get a Shirley Temple 7Up.

Charlotte woman wins $4 million on scratch-off lottery ticket from gas station
Charlotte woman wins $4 million in NC lottery. Her ticket purchase was unusual
12 Nov 2025 11:42 AM (UTC) | NC Education Lottery | WBTV | Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Woman's Unusual Ticket Wins $4M

US: A Charlotte woman has won a $4 million top prize from a North Carolina lottery scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at a local gas station. The win is notable because the method of her ticket purchase was described as unusual, adding a unique twist to her sudden fortune. After state and federal tax withholdings, she took home a lump sum of $1.8 million.

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Halloween weekend jackpots total over $1.1 billion
Colorado Lottery giving away 150 free Mega Millions tickets in Fountain
1 Nov 2025 10:21 AM (UTC) | Yahoo | NC Education Lottery | KKTV

Lottery Jackpots Soar Past $1.1 Billion

US: Lottery fever is gripping the nation as combined jackpots for Mega Millions and other games surge past $1.1 billion just in time for Halloween. The headline-grabbing Mega Millions prize has reached an estimated $754 million, a sum so vast it's being measured in Taylor Swift's engagement rings and private jets. In Colorado, the hype is tangible as the state lottery gave away 150 free tickets, fueling dreams of a life-changing win.

Wake County man enjoys “really happy moment” with $100,000 win
Yemane Abreha: Holly Springs man wins $100K grand prize in second-chance drawing
18 Oct 2025 08:42 PM (UTC) | Yahoo | NC Education Lottery | ABC11

NC Man's Second Chance Wins $100K Jackpot

US: A Holly Springs man, Yemane Abreha, experienced a "really happy moment" after winning a $100,000 grand prize in a North Carolina Education Lottery second-chance drawing. The Wake County resident secured the life-changing win without having to buy a new ticket, highlighting the lottery's alternative winning opportunities beyond games like Mega Millions. His story adds to a streak of recent major winners in the state.

Is today your lucky day? The numbers for the Mega Millions jackpot will be drawn at around 11 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Mega Millions winning numbers, results for Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
What are the Mega Millions numbers for Friday, Oct. 10? Jackpot stands at $575 million
11 Oct 2025 06:45 AM (UTC) | NC Education Lottery | Detroit Free Press | The Courier-Journal

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $575M

US: The Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, October 10, 2025, drawing has climbed to an estimated $575 million. The cash option for the grand prize is approximately $264.6 million. The winning numbers were drawn at 11 p.m. Eastern Time, and players are urged to check their tickets to see if they have won the massive jackpot or any of the other prize tiers.