Frederick Goss of Salisbury took a chance on a Fast Play ticket on Monday and won a $383,181 jackpot.
Goss bought his lucky $10 Break the Bank ticket from Han-Dee Hugo’s on East Innes Street in Salisbury. At the time of his purchase, the jackpot stood at $383,181. Since Goss bought a $10 ticket, he received 100% of the progressive jackpot.
He arrived at lottery headquarters on Wednesday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $273,977.
Fast Play features an instantly growing jackpot that increases with every ticket sold until it is won. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Fast Play jackpot stands at $34,000 and counting.
Play Smart, Gift Smart is the N.C. Education Lottery's annual campaign highlighting the risks of youth gambling. The campaign raises awareness that popular holiday scratch-offs should only be gifted to adults. In this year’s campaign, North Carolinians can donate school supplies at a lottery claim center, support a good cause, and get a chance to win a prize. Visit NCEL Play Smart for more information.