WPBN: According to the North Carolina Lottery, Alphonzo Oates, a resident of Raleigh, was fortunate enough to win a jackpot worth $177,749 while playing the Wheel of Bonuses digital instant game.
This unexpected win brought about a significant change in his life.
It came as a complete surprise to Oates when he won the top-tier “Epic jackpot,” which has odds of 1 in 31 million. He had been under the impression that he was playing in demo mode.
Oates intends to use his winnings to provide his daughter with a Christmas present that will be remembered forever: the opportunity to graduate from college without any outstanding debt. “I’m glad my daughter will be able to graduate without debt,” he stated. “It’s a happy moment.”
Oates was able to take home $127,092 after their taxes. Bets can range anywhere from fifty cents to thirty dollars in the Wheel of Bonuses game, and the jackpot, which is currently greater than ninety-seven thousand dollars, continues to grow until the next lucky winner comes along.
This wonderful story is in line with the “Play Smart, Gift Smart” campaign that is being run by the North Carolina Education Lottery.
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This campaign encourages players to gift lottery tickets in a responsible manner and also encourages donations of school supplies to be deposited at lottery claim centers.
