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Alabama man calls $100,000 Powerball win in N.C. “a shocker”

July 18, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:27 AM
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Christopher Baker of Leesburg, Ala. could hardly believe his luck when he found out that he won a $100,000 Powerball prize.

“It was definitely a shocker,” he said.

Baker bought his lucky $3 Quick Pick ticket for Saturday’s drawing from Jack B Quick on Old N.C. 10 in Hickory. He said he has been in North Carolina recently for work.

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 doubled to $100,000 when the 2X multiplier hit.

“I just kept looking at it to make sure I was reading it right,” he laughed. “I told my family but they didn’t believe me either.”

He arrived at lottery headquarters on Wednesday to claim his winnings and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $71,501.

Baker plans to save his winnings to buy a house in the future.

Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot stands at a $75 million annuity or $36 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.


11 COMMENTS

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7/19/2024 01:44 - Parenthia G.

congratulations

7/19/2024 12:56 - Gina C.

"Sweet Home Carolina", Congrats....

7/19/2024 12:26 - Michael B.

sweet home alabama !!! $$$

7/19/2024 09:55 - joanie m.

Congratulations

7/19/2024 06:14 - Darlene E.

Congrats on your win. That's awesome!!!

7/18/2024 10:26 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Christopher on your Winnings. Enjoy your New Future Home

7/18/2024 05:04 - Steven B.

Good on you! NC is a Lucky state-We are fortunate.Thanks for visiting.

7/18/2024 04:33 - Dalton V.

To God be the glory! May you enjoy your winnings with pleasure! I believe in the same dream of becoming a lottery winner millions are coming my way

7/18/2024 01:16 - Kanisha L.

That is Great! Congratulations Mr.Baker

7/18/2024 09:03 - Roger K.

3 dollar ticket and a win! Lordy me! Going today and get me a 3 dollar MM and a 3 dollar PB ticket. Hope lady luck will come my way!NC Lottery
We're wishing you lots of luck, Roger!

7/18/2024 08:57 - William G.

I have a question. In Charlotte on multiple radio stations, the NCEL is running radio ads for Powerball saying the current jackpot is over $350 million and to hurry and play. Are you aware that you are running these each day and that the information isnt correct? Maybe old ads but figured someone at NCEL might want to know.NC Lottery
Thank you for sharing this with us, William! We'll look into this ASAP!

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