We're at the end of an exciting week that saw a $648 million Mega Millions jackpot and more than $20.5 million in prizes paid out to winners across the state.
In Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, 542,254 tickets sold in North Carolina won prizes ranging from $1 to $20,000, totaling $1,479,262. The historic jackpot was split by two tickets sold in California and Georgia.
Three big winners came forward this week. The biggest win was claimed by Justin Pierce of Jamestown, who plans to open his own business after winning $1 million playing Maximum Green.
Tri Tin Le of Cary, a salesman in the biotechnology field, said he plans to use his $383,591 Cash 5 prize to save for his children's future.
Glenda Hammiel of Enfield became the first winner of the $100,000 top prize in the Cold Hard Cash game and plans to use some of her winnings to help her family and pay off her auto loan.
That's all for this week! We hope everyone has a safe and lucky weekend.
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Happy New Blessed Year everyone ! The greatest gift is life. The money just makes it a little, well (a lot) easier. Lol! Thankful for my family & I to see another year . Congratulations to all the wins & Good(God's) Luck to all trying to make life a little easier for the coming year.
Happy New Year everyone! Happy for all winners in 2013. Can't wait to win in 2014. Love to see western NC counties have winning tickets few and far between. All from eastern part of NC. Thanks NC lottery you're the best.