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Swain County Army veteran couldn’t sleep after $150,000 Powerball win

October 22, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:49 AM
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Donald Smiley of Cherokee got so excited that he couldn’t fall asleep after he won a $150,000 Powerball prize.

“I was so excited I didn’t even know what to do,” Smiley laughed. “I definitely couldn’t sleep.”

Smiley, a retired Army veteran, bought his lucky $3 Quick Pick ticket from Catamount Travel Center on U.S. 441 North in Whittier. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball in the Oct. 9 drawing to win $50,000. Because he bought a Power Play ticket, his prize tripled to $150,000 when the 3X multiplier hit.

“I was like, ‘Am I reading this right,’” Smiley recalled. “I’m still so excited.”

He arrived at lottery headquarters on Monday to claim his winnings and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $107,251.

Smiley said he plans to use his winnings to pay some bills.

Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot stands at a $478 million annuity or $230.5 million in cash. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.

Powerball is one of six draw 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 the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.

Swain County just received a $52 million grant, from money raised by the lottery, to help build a new middle school. For details on other ways money raised by the lottery made a difference in Swain County last year, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.


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10/23/2024 09:00 - Ellyn H.

Congratulations Mr.Smiley!!! Enjoy your wins and many more Blessings to come your way ??????

10/22/2024 08:44 - Kittima R.

Congratulations !!

10/22/2024 07:50 - KELLY P.

Congrats on your win. and THANK YOU for your service

10/22/2024 02:05 - Sonya V.

Congratulations

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