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Vietnam veteran wins biggest prize of the week

April 2, 2016 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:01 PM
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William Purvis was visiting his family over the Easter holiday weekend in his home town of Jacksonville. That Saturday he stopped at the Kangaroo Express on Piney Green Road where he bought a Millionaire Bucks ticket. He scratched it off and saw he won $100,000. “I feel so blessed,” Purvis said as he collected his winnings Tuesday. “Between my family and this, this is the icing on the cake.” Purvis, a Vietnam Veteran, said he'd use his winnings to pay bills.

Glenda Johnson of Chapel Hill is the winner of Sunday's $53,000 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot. She bought her lucky ticket at the Buy & Go on Ephesus Church Road in Chapel Hill.

Four prizes of $50,000 were awarded this week:

- Tonie Lowery of Davidson (10X The Cash)
- Kerstin Jenkins of Tyaskin, MD (10X The Cash)
- Amber and Ryan Smith of Kannapolis (March 23 Powerball drawing)
- Jeffrey Renwock of Sanford (March 23 Powerball drawing)

Heather Bassett of Kernersville won the $30,000 top prize instantly on a $2 Lucky Dog ticket. Laura Williams Morgan of Richlands won $25,000 playing the $200,000 Gold Rush game.

A dozen players scratched their way to $10,000 wins:

- Thurman Kenan of Wallace (20X The Cash)
- Keith Ezell of Franklinville (Millionaire Bucks)
- Walter Hand of Wallace (20X The Cash)
- Colton Williford of Laurinburg (50X The Cash)
- Jamal Jones of Creedmoor (Millionaire 7's)
- Sean Wells of Hubert (20X The Cash)
- Timothy Courtney of Durham (Platinum 7's)
- Elliott Pharr of Charlotte (Millionaire Bucks)
- Ashley Reed of Fayetteville (100X The Cash)
- Patricia Meley of Knightdale (100X The Cash)
- Stephanie Hullette of Lincolnton (100X The Cash)
- Fung Thang of Greensboro (Millionaire Bucks)

Looking ahead, entry for the monthly Lucke-Rewards drawing is open, and - to celebrate our 10th Anniversary - will award 10 prizes of $10,000. We'll also have one winner of $10,000 each week, with entry for the first weekly drawing starting Monday.

And, as the celebration continues, the 10th Anniversary suite of instant games will be in stores on First Tuesday, April 5.

Until next time, have a fun and safe weekend. See you soon here in the Lucke-Zone.


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4/04/2016 12:47 - Garvin W.

Why are most winners east of Huntersville and moreso east of Tarbor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NC Lottery
Most North Carolinians live east of Huntersville. But it isn't easier for them to win the lottery - there are just more people taking a chance to win east of where you live :-) We have heard every variation on your question - why is it only the west? Why is it only the east? Big cities? Small towns? The truth is - no matter where you live - it just takes luck to win, and we wish you luck!

4/03/2016 07:51 - Jerry C.

Congrats to all that won .

4/03/2016 06:11 - Sylvia T.

Congratulations to all the players and may God bless you

4/03/2016 01:44 - Tonya J.

That's great...are there ever any winners in Raleigh or wendell area...I see they put most big winning tickets in most small counties,or smaller wealthier counties..????why I usually travel to play...Raleigh area and wendell seen to be the donatorsNC Lottery
No matter where you live or play, you have just as good a chance as anyone else :) Here is a link to some info about winners in your neck of the woods: http://bit.ly/1os13ZA

4/02/2016 08:58 - Terry A.

I just wanted to let someone know that every time I enter the BBQ BUCKS it still says I am being entered into the 1000 lbs. of pork give away, is that over or is there another give away?NC Lottery
The third and final BBQ Bucks drawing was held last month. Would you do us a favor and click on the HELP link and fill out an ONLINE SUPPORT form so that the tech folks know what issue you're experiencing?

4/02/2016 06:16 - Barbara H.

What happened to my comment?

4/02/2016 05:36 - Veronica H.

Wow

4/02/2016 05:30 - Terry T.

I would love to big a big winner like the rest it seems so exciting to win sometimes

4/02/2016 04:51 - Joanne B.

Blessings!!!

4/02/2016 04:44 - Andre H.

Congrats to all

4/02/2016 04:42 - Frank P.

Is there any way to find the odds of winning on $20 tickets? I buy them at various locations and have spent over $3000 this year and have never won any more than $20. Is it just bad luck?NC Lottery
The odds of winning on every ticket on sale is available on our website :) http://www.nc-educationlottery.org/instant_prizes.aspx

4/02/2016 04:39 - Paula B.

Congratulations to all of the lucky winners!!!

4/02/2016 03:11 - jacqueline h.

Congrats...It's my time to win..

4/02/2016 03:05 - Prince E.

I am happy for you that's cool

4/02/2016 02:34 - Juliet s.

Congrats, good luck

4/02/2016 02:11 - carolyn b.

CAN WE BUY A LUCKY FOR LIFE TICKET AS A GROUP.....IF IT WON 0NE THOUSAND A DAY...OR...25000 A YR....TAKE IT AS A CASH OPION

4/02/2016 12:21 - Debbie C.

Wow. I'm happy for you all!!

4/02/2016 12:14 - kionna j.

Congratulations to all the winner this week ??

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