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Union County woman enjoys $494,109 jackpot win

November 5, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:26 PM
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Irene Gates of Indian Trail tried her luck on the Jurassic Park™ Fast Play game on Monday and won a $494,109 jackpot.

Gates bought her lucky $5 ticket from the Food Lion on U.S. 74 West in Indian Trail. At the time of her purchase, the jackpot stood at $988,218. Since Gates bought a $5 ticket, she received 50% of the progressive jackpot.

She arrived at lottery headquarters on Tuesday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $354,525.

Fast Play features an instantly growing jackpot that increases with every ticket sold until it is won. As of Wednesday morning, the jackpot stands at $517,000 and counting.

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11/08/2025 12:07 - Deborah A.

Irene. what a win for fast play, and a good choice for food lion. I guess your intuition paid off. I see people buying tickets a lot, because I do too. Mostly in circle K's. So saying that to say this. enjoy your blessing, and be blessed.

11/08/2025 07:44 - Arnika A.

Congratulations

11/08/2025 07:11 - Martina W.

What a Blessing! Congratulations

11/06/2025 11:42 - Shanika B.

Congratulations ??

11/06/2025 07:09 - Tracy N.

Congratulations on the big win! What time was this jackpot won during the day?NC Lottery
Hi Tracy, this jackpot was won at 12:06 PM on Monday.

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