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Wilkes County woman “in disbelief” after $500,000 Powerball win

November 27, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 4:19 PM
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Linda Wilkes of Roaring River had a hard time believing her eyes when a $3 Powerball purchase won her a $500,000 prize.

“I was in disbelief,” Wilkes said. “Then I immediately called my mom.”

Wilkes bought her lucky Quick Pick ticket for the Nov. 4 drawing using Online Play. She matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000. Because she bought a Power Play ticket, her prize grew to $500,000 when the 10X multiplier hit.

“Everybody always says, ‘What if I won the lottery, that would open a lot of doors,’” Wilkes said. “And then I did.”

She arrived at lottery headquarters on Wednesday to claim her winnings and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $357,501.

Wilkes plans to use her winnings to look for a new home.

Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot stands at a $196 million annuity or $90.7 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.

Play Smart, Gift Smart is the N.C. Education Lottery's annual campaign highlighting the risks of youth gambling. The campaign raises awareness that popular holiday scratch-offs should only be gifted to adults. In this year’s campaign, North Carolinians can donate school supplies at a lottery claim center, support a good cause, and get a chance to win a prize. Visit NCEL Play Smart for more information.


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12/02/2024 01:36 - Frankie S.

Congratulations. God Bless you. Hopefully my turn next.

12/02/2024 10:03 - Cheryl S.

Do you notify winners of online tickets or do we have to watch for our numbers and let you know to claim prize? Congratulations Linda!NC Lottery
Hi, Cheryl! If you're a lucky winner with a ticket purchased through Online Play, you'll get an email notifying you of your win with instructions on how to claim your prize. Prizes under $600 will automatically be deposited into your account for you to withdraw. :)

12/01/2024 07:34 - Sandra W.

Congratulations! May you get the home of your dreams.

12/01/2024 08:56 - Sainguen H.

Congratulations

12/01/2024 01:32 - Letrianna D.

Congratulations Linda!

11/30/2024 10:21 - Jennnifer L.

Congratulations. I know we all say if I win the a lottery I would do this and that. My turn will come, you just enjoy your new found life. God is good.

11/30/2024 08:45 - Mary H.

Congratulations :)

11/30/2024 07:32 - Deborah A.

Hey "wonderful things can happen". If you just believe! Linda. " Happy Holidays"

11/29/2024 10:02 - Jacqueline T.

Congratulations & Blessings!!! Question where did the 800k go off top. Am i undestanding correctly. You then paid federal taxes again.Enjoy and enjoy that truck NC Lottery
Hi Jacqueline, we are required to withhold Federal and State taxes on large prizes. Taxes are only withheld a single time. In the case of this win, the Prize amount was $500,000, and after taxes, the winner received a check for $357,501.

11/28/2024 10:11 - Billy B.

Co

11/28/2024 09:00 - Latandra V.

Congratulations on your win! I'm next!

11/28/2024 06:05 - Audrey W.

Wow congratulations

11/28/2024 09:56 - malik r.

So happy for you good bless you

11/28/2024 07:41 - Sarah L.

Congratulations. So happy for you.

11/27/2024 06:02 - Kevon S.

Wow congrats I’m stick wit QP

11/27/2024 05:59 - Mary S.

Every where but Rowan County.I guess we don't bring in enough CSH for us to have any big buck tickets!NC Lottery
Hi Mary, nobody knows where the next big winning ticket will show up, but there have been few big wins for players in Rowan County this year! Check them out: $1 Million LOTERIA Winner: https://bit.ly/4fPlp9S, $2 Million Platinum Winner: https://bit.ly/4g4BtEo, $100,000 "$10 Million Spectacular" Winner: https://bit.ly/3OvPaka

11/27/2024 05:48 - Javier M.

God bless,congratulations.

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