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$1 million Powerball prize goes to Beaufort County man

November 5, 2020 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:01 PM
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Lawrence Ginn of Washington, N.C. took home Wednesday a $1 million Powerball prize.

Ginn put together a set of lucky numbers that matched all five white balls in the Oct. 21 drawing, beating odds of 1 in 11.6 million.

“It’s unbelievable,” said Ginn as he claimed his prize with his wife. “It still hasn’t sunk in.”

Ginn purchased his ticket from his store, Ginn’s Seafood and Quickstop on Carolina Avenue in Washington.

He said he planned to use his prize money to invest in his business and pay bills. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he received $707,501.

The Powerball game offers nine ways to win .Saturday’s Powerball jackpot stands at $149 million as an annuity and $116 million cash.

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11/09/2020 10:48 - Schmeka w.

Ok I'm confused it say that he used his lucky numbers but then in the article it say he purchased his ticket form the store so did he win a quick pick or his own numbersNC Lottery
Hi Schmeka, Mr. Ginn selected his own numbers when he purchased the ticket.

11/06/2020 01:03 - Gloria C.

Congratulations to you and I wish you many more happy wins.

11/05/2020 10:59 - Douglas H.

Congratulations to the Ginn Family :-)

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