North Carolina Education Lottery

Tomas Munoz of Montgomery County won a $1 million top prize in the North Carolina Education Lottery's Triple Red 777 Jackpot game. He purchased the $10 ticket at Candor V Mart, received $600,000 as a lump sum, and took home $396,060 after taxes. Munoz plans to invest the winnings and fund classic car restoration projects.

Kahla Jeffries, a Gaston County woman, won $100,000 with her first lottery ticket purchase at Wills Food Store in Gastonia. After taxes, she received $71,018 and plans to use the funds for a new car and school savings.

North Carolina’s Education Lottery reported a 9.2% year-over-year sales increase, reaching nearly $6.6 billion through May, driven by digital instant games which saw a 22% rise. However, scratch-off sales declined 3%, and officials face challenges including economic pressures on consumers, volatile multi-state jackpots, and competition for talent. Lottery contributions to public education rose to $1.04 billion through May, despite reduced shares from higher payouts and smaller jackpots.

Erik Cargile of Charlotte won $100,000 in the Powerball lottery by purchasing a Quick Pick ticket with a Power Play multiplier from a Quik Trip location. After taxes, he received $72,011 and plans to use the funds to buy a house.