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Players snag $1 million and $4 million prizes this week

October 3, 2014 Posted by NC Lottery at 5:07 PM
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A Carolina Cash 5 jackpot and five big instant scratch-off winners highlight a week that brought more than $25 million in prizes to lottery players across the state.

The biggest winner of the week is also the biggest winner of 2014 thus far. Though Jimmy Kennovin, a businessman who owns an HVAC company in Garner, has a lot of plans for the $4 million prize he won playing the $4,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular game, he says that his daily life will remain the same.

The second player to win a seven-figure prize this week was Martha Harrison of Asheville, the latest player to win $1 million playing the $4,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular game. She purchased the lucky ticket at the Citistop on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville.

Margarita Mink, a McDonald’s manager from Clayton, said she plans to use the $386,019 jackpot she won playing Carolina Cash 5 to make some investments, some home repairs and go visit her family in Spain.

EMS worker Larry Smith of Rocky Mount says he plans to use the $200,000 he won playing the Break the Bank game to pay bills, pay down his mortgage, purchase a new car for his wife and have some fun.

Andrew Noga, a shoe salesman from Lexington, plans to use the $150,000 prize he won in the Caesars game to buy a car and go back to school. “I drove straight home and woke up my mom,” Andrew Noga said. “I said ‘Mom, I think my life just changed.’”

Our final big winner of the week is Jayoti Patel, a homemaker from Cary. She is the most recent player to win $150,000 in the White Hot 5’s instant game. After buying the ticket at the Lake Wheeler Quality Food Mart, she scratched it off in the store. That’s when she realized she won the top prize.

Instant scratch-off players in North Carolina won more than $19.9 million in prizes since Thursday, Sept. 25. During that time, players of draw games won more than $5.1 million in total prizes.

Sixteen prizes awarded were worth between $10,000 and $50,000. They are:

  • Linda Martin of Belhaven: $10,000 (Millionaire 7’s)
  • Lyneise Williams of Chapel Hill: $10,000 (10/1/14 Powerball drawing)
  • Elbert Smith of Elizabethtown: $10,000 ($4,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular)
  • Dawn Denham of Fayetteville: $50,000 (9/27/14 Carolina Cash 5 drawing)
  • Anthony Sterling of Fayetteville: $20,000 ($1,000,000 Jackpot)
  • Tony Morehead of High Point: $10,000 (9/24/14 Powerball drawing)
  • Donald Thomas of Huntersville: $10,000 ($4,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular)
  • Erica Fludd of Moncks Corner, SC: $50,000 (9/28/14 Carolina Cash 5 drawing)
  • Grey Cook of Mooresville: $10,000 (9/20/14 Powerball drawing)
  • Frank Ballard of Raleigh: $20,000 (10/1/14 Powerball drawing)
  • Dennis Watkins of Rocky Mount: $10,000 ($5,000 a Week for Life!)
  • Tanishee Peterson of Roseboro: $10,000 ($120 Million Cash)
  • Scott Penny of Selma: $10,000 ($120 Million Cash)
  • Bryan Burris of Wadesboro: $10,000 ($4,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular)
  • Nicholas Norris of Wake Forest: $10,000 ($5,000 a Week for Life!)
  • Lucinda Williams of Zebulon: $30,000 (Red Hot 5’s)

Thanks for another fun week here in the Lucke-Zone, we'll see you again soon!


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10/11/2014 06:27 - pamela l.

my day is coming... I'm happy for the ones who did win...

10/11/2014 08:48 - Betty K.

Could we have more winners for winning Wednesday. A lot of people use there points.And it would be nice to have the odds for winning better then just one person.More winners are better then one.

10/09/2014 10:37 - Dell W.

Need some big winners in norlina

10/09/2014 06:07 - Tiffany S.

how are you? by chance is there a way to add the all or nothing drawings to tv with the balls like other lotto. its a big lotto like the cash 3 and stuff so i didnt know. i know its generated through computer based off every players pick. but figured it would stop the derragatory comments from so many people of "its rigged"" plus it would be kindof coolNC Lottery
Thanks for your question. Many lotteries across the country use random number generators for their drawings, you'll probably see more of that in the future!

10/09/2014 02:21 - NC Lottery

Hi 5XCHAMPS - The number of $1000 winners occupied a lot of space. Although we know some players like you follow the winners page very closely, mainly the point of the winners page is to show lottery players that real people win real prizes. One a positive note.. if you scroll down to the bottom of, say, the Instant Winners page. There is a link that will allow you to see a listing of those winners - that includes the retail information that you were missing! Let us know if this is helpful.

10/09/2014 09:14 - Dennis C.

May I ask just one more question about the new winners page and I will move on with my life and leave you folks be. What was your reasoning for not including $1000 winners in the winners page anymore? How does that benefit you? I am sure if has a sales related answer. That info helped a lot of us determined what stores we want to play at and you took it away for us. It is not appreciated one bit. You folks are too paranoid. With that said thanks for the good things you do.

10/09/2014 08:15 - Chester W.

Congrats to all winners!!!!!!! Hoping to see changes in the lottery for bigger prizes instead of break even wins. It's been like this forever;lets make some changes! More people will buy more tickets and in turn more sales! The more you win, the more you play!

10/09/2014 03:29 - james c.

ARE THERE GOING TO BE ANY OTHER DRAWINGS (SECOND CHANCE ) FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER .THE 'HOME THEATER PACKAGE DRAWING 'DOES NOT GIVE BACK THE CHANCE TO GET LOST MONEY! I PLAY THE SECOND CHANCE FOR REAPING MONEY PAY BACK ,NOT HOME FURNITURE (ETC;). IF NO OTHER DRAWINGS FOR THE MONTH ,WHY NOT HAVE MORE WINNER(S) FOR THE WEDNESDAY DRAWING .THESE DAYS ,IT IS ALL ABOUT THE CASH MONEY WITH WHICH I CAN BUY MY CHOICE OF FURNTURE (ETC;).NC Lottery
The Home Theater Package drawing is the monthly drawing for October. So its up to you if you'd like to use your points for weekly drawings, or save 'em for next month! ;-)

10/08/2014 08:08 - natasha w.

I've been entering into the second chance and so far nothing i really wished they would air it on the tv so we can see them pick names

10/08/2014 06:44 - Johnny B.

I would like to see a $1 option for the All or Nothing game. I would buy more.

10/08/2014 02:20 - Tim I.

What's the time of day for 2nd chance drawing?NC Lottery
With Lucke-Rewards and game-specific second-chance drawings, a particular time of day is not set in advance. The drawing is done when audit and draw staff are available to follow the security procedures.

10/08/2014 02:09 - NC Lottery

HI PLAYER - You're right that lots of other folks have asked us a similar question. Not sure what your e-mail settings are, but maybe you can add the domain "lotterync.net" to your "safe senders" list, to make sure all our e-mails go into your main inbox? As for the 500 lockout issue, the program managers are aware of the problem folks are having, so if we have more info to share, we will be sure to pass it along. In the meantime, please click on the HELP link and fill out the online support form to explain your situation. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for taking time to ask us here.

10/08/2014 01:06 - LLoyd K.

Hey Lucky-Zone, I would like to know and maybe a lot of other players might want to know too! Say I win one of the drawings and you notify me of course by E-Mail. When sending the message are you sending it to my inbox or do I need to check my important, spam or promotions section of my E-Mail? A couple of weeks ago I received an E-Mail in my Spam section from LZ to fill out a survey for an extra 100 points. I went ahead an deleted it right away because 90% of messages in spam has a virus in them as soon as you open the message. Also I, thought; you were going to take care of the 500 wrong entries thing? It just so happen I got locked out today, at least for 24 hours or maybe permanently. It took me over a year in a half to make those 500 mistakes. Were only human at least I am.

10/08/2014 11:55 - mark d.

Wow Awesome week. Pray and Hope That I will be the Next Big Winner. Congrats to you all

10/08/2014 07:56 - Shawn V.

Hi Lucky Zone, Is there any way to display on the winner notifiction page only this current year of information and archive the rest? It's getting so crowded and hard to read and the drop down (changes) are not significant enough to display correct information. Thanks!NC Lottery
Hey, thanks for the question/comment. We will pass it along.

10/08/2014 01:32 - FRANCES P.

congrats...to all winners.....hoping my day come soon....christmas is coming....

10/08/2014 12:06 - Susan M.

Congrats to the winners! Love seeing Fayetteville people in the winner's spot! The new $2 games, Papa John's and Aces & 8's, I believe are going to be some of my favorite tickets of all time. Winning free pizza is so nice because I am giving them to my son and daughter-in-law who just had a new baby boy Oct. 2 so they do not have to cook while they are so tired. Did not win the lottery but I sure got the best win of all with that new grandson!

10/07/2014 11:49 - alfreda r.

Congratulations winners Statesville need Big Winners

10/07/2014 03:53 - Joseph M.

wow.first try-$100.00 on the new 200million dollar blow out

10/07/2014 02:36 - Stephanie L.

WHOO HOO!

10/07/2014 01:59 - Josephine K.

Congratulations to all of the winners!! I know that I am going to join you very soon.

10/07/2014 10:28 - Mary Ellen D.

Congratulations to all!

10/07/2014 12:01 - Carmen M.

Gastonia need some winners and congrats to all the winners!!!

10/06/2014 10:13 - Dyciele J.

I KNOW MY DAY IS COMING.

10/06/2014 09:47 - mom h.

i need some big wins for my life go see my mom and dad is been 10 year i dont see everybody and all poor people waiting for me to help.... i will try to play again and again coz i know one day i will win like them too :)

10/06/2014 08:13 - jerry s.

Yay! Still no top prize winners in the "nothing or nothing" scam.....the "random number picker" is programmed to do it`s job and it`s doing so..no more tickets for me..

10/06/2014 07:56 - Edward M.

Congrats! One day I know it will be me.

10/06/2014 06:55 - Carolyn N.

Charlotte area is almost never on the winner's list. With the number of people in Mecklenburg county, I don't see how there could be so few winners here. It seems most of the big winning scratch offs go down east....

10/06/2014 03:16 - Thomas T.

I play all of the Lottery games especially Cash 5;Mega;Powerball haven't won anything big yet but still playing I'm waiting for the Motherload. Still checking my email for Second chance also. We need some big winners in the Sandhills area.

10/06/2014 12:23 - Wanda G.

I'M JUST WAITTING FOR MY SHIP TO COME IN SO I CAN TAKE CARE OF MY MOTHER & PUT MONEY A SIDE FOR MY TWO GRANDCHILDREN I SO LOVE THEM & BLESS MY CHILDREN WITH A LITTLE SOMETHING!!!

10/06/2014 12:14 - clara m.

So what does the email say if someone wins? I like to no that also.NC Lottery
The content of the e-mail message can vary. Don't worry, we'll always invite you to give us a call to verify it's for real! ;-)

10/06/2014 11:36 - sandra f.

Congrats to allof the winners!! I too keep playing an also checking my e-mail for a big win. Of course we could use the money, but I would also like to help those with less. Isn't that what the sason coming up is about?

10/06/2014 11:20 - Lanard S.

We need more top prize winners in Charlotte!! All the money is not here!!

10/06/2014 11:15 - Betty K.

I agree we need some big winners in Roxboro and Semora ,NC.I know they are small towns.Send some winners our way.Congrates to all the winners.

10/06/2014 10:03 - richard B.

In it to win but have not won yet,congrats to all the winners.Maybe my day is today.

10/05/2014 11:22 - jerry g.

con grat to all the winners wish i could win something that would make a diffrence have not in the past seventeen years but i continue to play and hope.

10/05/2014 10:20 - Tanya L.

Congrats to all of the winners!!! So happy for all of you!! We all will have our seasons to win!!! Those of us that have not won yet---let's just hold on!!! We need some winners in Charlotte, NC---Pineville, NC too!!! God Bless all!!!

10/05/2014 08:56 - Andre H.

Congrats to you all enjoy!!!!!!#

10/05/2014 08:09 - Myra F.

Congratulations to all the winners! I'm patiently waiting for my blessings!

10/05/2014 02:05 - tommy w.

god bless you guys. I wish he would visit me one day. I want to pay my child support up.

10/05/2014 01:07 - Victoria W.

I took a survey over 2 weeks ago and they said I would receive some luck points and I haven't receive them yet.NC Lottery
Hmm. Not sure about that MISSV; could you call customer service to ask? 877-962-7529

10/05/2014 12:58 - brenda w.

Congralations to all.Would b nice for a Tar Heel winner

10/05/2014 11:05 - gloria c.

God Bless all the winners.

10/05/2014 05:33 - Eddie C.

So happy so many won cool cash

10/05/2014 05:29 - Chantina F.

Needs some big wins in Roxboro!!!!

10/05/2014 04:12 - derrick r.

hendooo

10/05/2014 01:07 - Tracey J.

We need some winners in Warrenton also.

10/04/2014 09:18 - Chati C.

Greatttt!!!! Congrats all!!! I will be next!!!!

10/04/2014 07:42 - Judy W.

Congratulations to all the winners! Bless them! I guarantee you I will be one of the big winners next! Mark my word, real soon.

10/04/2014 03:06 - Audie H.

God's grace to all those who received a financial blessing, and may it be the breakthrough y'all may have needed!

10/04/2014 10:53 - Betty K.

Congrats to all the winners.Can someone who have won the second chance lottery tell me what the email said when they won.I just want to know in case I win.Just curious.

10/04/2014 08:46 - Carlos C.

I have yet to read that someone won anything from Jacksonville. I think this is so rigged.NC Lottery
We've had lots of winners in your area! Copy & paste this link for more info: http://bit.ly/10Fttny

10/04/2014 05:54 - william M.

When I try to purchase tickets online, it comes up( could not validate location) what is up with this?NC Lottery
Please click on the HELP link at the top of the screen, click on subscription, and scroll down to submit the issue you're having to online technical customer service.

10/04/2014 12:16 - Cynthia J.

Good luck and a wonderful blessing to you winner. I pray that I will be joining you soon. ??

10/03/2014 08:42 - Ronald P.

We need some winners in Henderson county

10/03/2014 08:09 - jerry s.

Congrats to all the winners in Brunswick Co.....oh, wait, There are none! And I see the "random number picker" is still doing it`s job...no top prize yet in the "All or Nothing" scam.....

10/03/2014 07:53 - DeAndrea H.

Wow

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