Raleigh woman celebrates $100,000 Powerball win

August 5, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:56 AM

Valerie Fegans of Raleigh tried her luck on a $3 Power Play ticket and won a $100,000 prize in Monday’s Powerball drawing.

Fegans bought her lucky Quick Pick ticket using Online Play. She matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000. Her prize doubled to $100,000 when the 2X multiplier hit.

She claimed her prize Friday at lottery headquarters and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $71,259.

Saturday’s Powerball drawing offers a $124 million jackpot, or $62.8 million in cash. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.

Powerball is one of six lottery games in North Carolina where players have the option of buying their tickets at a retail location or with Online Play through the lottery’s website or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.

14 COMMENTS

8/08/2023 03:03 - Scott M.

NCLOTTERY I’m telling you about the issue so why do I have to reach out to the Online Support folks. You know I have had issues with purchasing online for 2 straight nights so you should get it taken care of, send this issue to your folksNC Lottery
Hi, Scott! The folks that moderate our blogs and social media channels do not have access to players' accounts, and thus are not able to look into technical issues that players are experiencing. Our Online Support team is able to look through their end and offer more technical support for those experiencing issues with our site or app.

8/07/2023 10:09 - Scott M.

Done the same thing Monday night for an online purchase, not able to complete because your system can not verify I am in NC. Totally ridiculousNC Lottery
We're so sorry about this, Scott! If you're still receiving the geolocation error while being within NC borders, please reach out to https://nclottery.com/Help and our Online Support folks can take a look and hopefully get this resolved for you ASAP.

8/07/2023 10:07 - Scott M.

NCLottery So I’m in Carteret County in NC at Emerald Isle. Tried to do online purchase for the August 6 draw, but was unable to when at checkout it pops up saying I must be in NC to purchase. Also to clarify, I was also on my hotels Wi-Fi so not sure why I was denied my purchase. You would think y’all would have these kinks worked out of your system. And of course the winner comes from New Hanover County which is south of Carteret County. Just wished I had a chance at the $700,000 jackpot because it seems here lately the big cash 5 jackpot wins have been online players. Edith I am trying to figure out the problem also as it seems you had similar issues.

8/07/2023 09:12 - Scott M.

I would like to know why I could not purchase online Cash 5 tickets on Sunday night. I am currently on vacation at Emerald Isle in North Carolina, when I tried to complete my purchase it pops up saying I have to be in NC, well I am in NC. And what do you know, Cash 5 winner was a online player for August 6, but I wasn’t given the opportunity because obviously your system doesn’t know how to tell where your location truly is.NC Lottery
Hi, Scott! We're sorry about that - Geolocation technology is used to determine your location at the time of checkout. There are some circumstances where it is not certain you are in North Carolina. This includes using a wireless network connection, including 3G/4G data, Mi-Fi or cellular Wi-Fi hotspots. This could also include, if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is located out of state, or is showing out of state. If the issue persists, please call our online support team at 1-866-934-0289.

8/07/2023 05:38 - carolyn b.

WHAT COUNTY DID THE AUG 6TH C5 726,439 JP GET WON IN ........NC Lottery
Hi, Carolyn! The Cash 5 jackpot was won by a player in Wilmington, NC - in New Hanover County!

8/06/2023 11:47 - Mario W.

When one win we all win because we believe someday we will win too.

8/06/2023 11:27 - Tamela W.

Wasn’t sure where to post this, but I know you’ve answered here before. What is up with the VIP platinum 10.00 tickets? Those things are a nightmare to scratch. I’ve not had any other tickets to be that hard.NC Lottery
Hi, Tamela! We're sorry about this - we've heard this feedback from some of our other players as well and we've passed it along to the folks in charge of the scratch-off tickets!

8/06/2023 10:12 - Edith A.

What's happened to on-line play? Use to I could get on the site to play, now it's telling me I must be in NC and not on Federal lands, and they cannot verify my location. What the heck is going on?NC Lottery
Hey there, Edith! We're sorry you're having trouble tickets online. If you are on a computer, please try enabling location sharing in your browser settings. You can also double check that you have your wireless card enabled. If you are on a mobile device, please try deleting and reinstalling the app and making sure you have location services turned on for your phone and the app. If you continue to have trouble getting it to work, the folks on our online player support system are best equipped to help find another solution. They can be reached via phone at 1-866-934-0289.

8/06/2023 05:37 - Joe S.

Congrats from Charlotte!

8/06/2023 09:59 - Ellyn H.

Congratulations on your win Enjoy your Blessings!!!!!

8/05/2023 10:44 - Nicole W.

Blessing!!!! So happy for Valerie.She such a nice person. To God be the glory

8/05/2023 04:27 - Ruben C.

Mui bie

8/05/2023 03:03 - roderick h.

AWESOME What a BLESSING!

8/05/2023 11:13 - Sunday C.

I think if you match 4 balls and the powerball you should still get a million dollardollars because your only off by 1 ball just like if you match all 5 white balls. Good hit I think you deserve more ?? .

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Raleigh woman celebrates $100,000 Powerball win

August 5, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:56 AM

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