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Wake County man enjoys $500,000 Powerball win

November 8, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:12 PM
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James Odette Jr. of Apex tried his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket Monday night and won a $500,000 prize.

Odette bought his lucky ticket from the Circle K on West Williams Street in Apex. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000. Because he bought a Power Play ticket, his prize grew to $500,000 when the 10X multiplier hit.

He arrived at lottery headquarters on Thursday to claim his winnings and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $357,501.

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot stands at a $92 million annuity or $43.4 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.

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11/10/2024 05:56 - Gail G.

Congrats

11/09/2024 09:39 - Amy G.

Congratulations on your win!!

11/09/2024 03:43 - Billy B.

Congratulations

11/08/2024 09:52 - Paula F.

Congratulations ????

11/08/2024 07:28 - Jeff S.

Congrats on your win. Maybe one day.

11/08/2024 06:41 - SAEED F.

Congratulations on this big chance win . 10x power play and finally a big win . Enjoy your life lucky man.

11/08/2024 02:24 - Steven B.

what a windfall,IMPRESSIVE!

11/08/2024 12:25 - Srinivasa K.

Nice to win when the multiplier is a 10. Congrats. Is that a quick pick?NC Lottery
Hi, Srinivasa! We aren't sure whether this was a Quick Pick ticket or if the winner chose their own numbers. Sometimes, winners like to share that info with us, and when they do, we'll include it in the blog story about their win! As this winner didn't share how they chose their numbers, we aren't able to say whether it was one or the other - but regardless of whether you choose your own numbers or play Quick Pick, your odds of winning are the same!

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