Winner from North Carolina Takes Home Largest Digital Jackpot of $6.7 Million
A lucky lottery player from North Carolina has just won the largest-ever digital jackpot in the state, a total of $6.7 million. The NC player just spent $2 on a ticket for the digital instant game of Monopoly - and won a ticket prize of $6,745,117. This was the biggest prize ever won in a digital instant game in the state, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery.
A North Carolina lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after spending just $2 on a digital ticket for Monopoly that led to the largest prize in the state's digital instant game history.
A monumental win for a minimal investment
The North Carolina Education Lottery announced that a fortunate player hit the jackpot, securing a staggering $6,745,117 prize - the biggest ever won through a digital instant game in the state. The winning ticket was part of the popular Monopoly progressive jackpot game, which offers online tickets starting at just 50 cents. For this winner, a $2 investment paid off in a historic way.
The lucky ticket-holder played the Monopoly game online and successfully matched several digital symbols required to win the top-tier 'Grand Fortune' jackpot, according to game rules. The odds of winning this specific prize were a daunting 1 in 25 million, making the victory all the more remarkable.
Breaking records in the digital era
This jackpot sets a new benchmark for digital instant games in North Carolina. The previous record was held by a player from Mooresville, who won $1.3 million last year, in October. This new win surpasses that figure by over fivefold, making it a significant milestone in the state lottery's digital offerings.
Digital instant games are quickly becoming a popular way to play, the NC Education Lottery stated in a news release. This latest jackpot win demonstrates just how exciting - and rewarding - these online games can be.
Winner from New Bern still to claim prize
While the lottery system cannot determine the exact location of players when they purchase digital tickets, officials confirmed that the winner is from New Bern, a coastal city located about 115 miles southeast of Raleigh. As of 3:15 p.m. on the 8th of April, the prize had not yet been claimed.
Lottery rules provide winners with approximately six months to come forward and collect their earnings. Until the ticket is redeemed, the identity of the lucky player will remain a mystery.
The rise of digital instant games
The Monopoly digital game is part of a growing trend in the lottery world - online, interactive, instant games that mimic the excitement of physical scratch-offs but are accessible from any digital device. These games offer a wide range of entry prices and potential payouts, and the progressive jackpot format increases the prize amount as more players participate.
With more players enjoying the convenience of online play, digital games are seeing a surge in popularity, stated a lottery spokesperson. Games like Monopoly bring nostalgia and big rewards together in a fun, digital format.
Community benefits from lottery success
While one lucky individual celebrates their windfall, the state also benefits from every lottery ticket sold. Proceeds from the North Carolina Education Lottery support public education initiatives, including school construction and transportation funding.
This historic jackpot win is exciting not just for the winner, but for the broader community that benefits from lottery contributions, officials noted.
All eyes are now on the winner from New Bern, who holds a ticket worth nearly $6.75 million. Should they claim their prize soon, they will join a short but growing list of players who have changed their lives with just a few clicks - and a whole lot of luck.
Until then, the win continues to make headlines and capture the imaginations of lottery players across the state, who are now dreaming of their own lucky break with a $2 ticket.
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