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Davie County woman celebrates $2.6 million jackpot win

April 20, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:32 PM
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Natalie Hickernell of Mocksville tried her luck on a digital instant game and won a $2.6 million jackpot.

Hickernell won the top level jackpot on Nov. 14 on a $3 play in the Monopoly game. The digital instant game features a progressive jackpot that can be won at any time. The odds of that win were 1 in 16.6 million.

She claimed her prize Friday at lottery headquarters and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $1,887,152.

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


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4/20/2026 02:26 - Trena N.

Congratulations. Get an attorney, your tax bracket changed

4/20/2026 12:58 - Todd M.

Nice Win, Be safe and Enjoy.

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