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Charlotte man’s patience delivers $668,911 digital instant win

July 25, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:07 AM
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Osama Lafi of Charlotte always believed he would win big playing digital instants and his persistence paid off when he won a $668,911 jackpot.

“I knew it was going to come,” Lafi said. “I just had to have patience, keep trying, and then finally it happened.”

Lafi played a $2 ticket on June 28 and won the top level ‘Epic jackpot’ in the Bison Bonanza game, a digital instant game featuring a progressive jackpot that can be won at any time. The odds of that win are 1 in 15.5 million.

“My heart was beating so fast,” he recalled. “I was screaming on the inside.”

Lafi said he has a routine of playing digital instants at night.

“I always like to play them before I go to sleep,” he said. “When I won, I was half asleep and half awake. I could barely sleep after that though.”

He claimed his prize at lottery headquarters Wednesday and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $478,272.

Lafi plans to buy a new car, help some friends and family, and save the rest.

In the Bison Bonanza digital instant game, a player can play from 50 cents to $30. After Lafi won the jackpot, it restarted at $50,000 and had grown over $124,000 as of Thursday morning.

Digital instant games are played exclusively online on the lottery’s website or on the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. Twenty-six different games are available to play online now.


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7/27/2024 09:38 - Crystal H.

Congratulations! I play and play so hopefully my time will come, but the games aren't hitting as good as when they first started!!

7/27/2024 08:10 - Roger K.

Wow! Congratulations on your big win! What luck! I'm going to get cash app to start playing on line. That way I won't have to put in my debit card to use on line.

7/26/2024 07:17 - richard w.

I love that game...

7/26/2024 06:57 - William A.

I play $10. Still nothing over $300.00 Games are giving even less of a bonus lately. Used to get at least $200.00 on a $10 bonus. Now it $50-100. That doesn’t go far at $10 a spin. Typical Lottery. Get you playing and then hose you.

7/26/2024 06:34 - Mary R.

I enjoy playing and hopefully my time will come to hit big. Congrats to you. Pay your tithes

7/26/2024 05:29 - Joseph R.

@NCEL, it's clearly established by the last 600k+ win that only $2 plays will ever win jackpot! So, those playing .50 or $1.00 don't stand a chance!! Provide proof of .50 play winning jackpot? I thought so????????NC Lottery
Hi, Joseph! Both of our progressive jackpot Digital Instants are still relatively new, and we haven't seen a jackpot win from a 50-cent bet yet. However, it's still possible to win the jackpot prizes at any wager amount, and over time we anticipate seeing a variety of wager amounts win the jackpots!

7/26/2024 02:09 - sherrie s.

Congratulations! I also feel my time is coming. Would love to b able to purchase my first house at 66!

7/26/2024 12:58 - Daphne M.

Congratulations!!

7/25/2024 09:45 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Osama on your Winnings. Enjoy

7/25/2024 09:07 - Eric C.

Congratulations

7/25/2024 08:45 - Ella A.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

7/25/2024 07:46 - oliVia b.

Congratulations!

7/25/2024 05:02 - Berry B.

Congrats to you

7/25/2024 02:41 - Davina M.

good job!!!!

7/25/2024 12:37 - Daniel Z.

$50 deposit in order to get free games is crazy!!! Who can afford that these days?!

7/25/2024 10:53 - Regina G.

Congratulations!!! I'm believing to win big also.NC Lottery
We're wishing you lots of luck!

7/25/2024 09:49 - Delores B.

good for you, I have patience too so I will be next!!!NC Lottery
Crossing our fingers for you, Delores!

7/25/2024 09:25 - Dorothy G.

?????? Congrats

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