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Davie County man took a “shot in the dark” and won $121,399

June 11, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 3:09 PM
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John Reece of Mocksville said he randomly chose a Fast Play game to play on Saturday and he lucked out with a $121,399 jackpot win.

“It was basically just a shot in the dark,” Reece said. “I guess you could say it was just the right time.”

Reece bought his lucky $2 Hot 50’s ticket from the Food Lion on Valley Road in Mocksville. At the time of his purchase, the jackpot stood at $606,995. Since he bought a $2 ticket, he received 20% of the progressive jackpot.

“I showed my wife the ticket and she said, ‘I think you hit the jackpot,’” he recalled.

Reece said the win did not sink in at first.

“It took me a minute and then I was like, ‘Oh my God this is happening,’” he said.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $86,801.

Reece plans to use his winnings to pay off his car and potentially put a down payment on a house.

Fast Play features an instantly growing jackpot that increases with every ticket sold until it is won. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Fast Play jackpot stands at $518,000 and counting.


8 COMMENTS

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8/13/2024 01:36 - Jamal C.

If you know then you know. Congrats on playing smart!!!

6/12/2024 08:42 - Angela A.

Congrats! I quit playing Fast Play after purchasing $300 worth of $10 ones and not a single WIN! Odds are so bad for the people spending the money everyday.

6/12/2024 06:18 - michael b.

How come we never hear about winners on the $1 and $2 scratch off ticketsNC Lottery
Hey there, Michael! We generally only write blog stories and share the biggest wins on our social pages and website, but any wins over $5,000 are public info in NC! You can find a complete list of wins on our website here: https://nclottery.com/WinnersScratchOffs.

6/12/2024 02:25 - MORRIS B.

Congratulations!! Exactly the 2 things I wanna do if I win too!! Been playing since day 1 of the NC Lottery. Hopefully one day soon my time will comeNC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you, Morris!

6/11/2024 09:34 - Vivian p.

Congratulations John on your Winnings. Enjoy your new home

6/11/2024 08:11 - carolyn b.

WTG NICE 2C SOMEONE FROM MY HOME TOWN OF MOCKSVILLE TO WIN....USE IT WISELY....

6/11/2024 04:30 - Sharon S.

Congratulations sir! Everyone should get an opportunity to own a home! Rent has gone berserk! NCEL CAME THRU 4 U??

6/11/2024 03:28 - Stephanie W.

Congratulations! ??

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