BREAKING: A Nash County woman has just won a staggering $271,509 jackpot using her special numbers, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery. Phyllis Costin, a resident of Bailey, celebrated her life-changing win after playing her lucky numbers last week.
Costin, a grandmother of four, based her choices on family birthdays and her anniversary. “I couldn’t believe it,” she exclaimed as she shared the news with her daughter. “I said, ‘Come in here, I think I won the lottery!’”
She purchased her winning ticket for just $1 at Mr. S Tobacco and Grill located on U.S. 264 in Sims. The odds of matching all five balls in the Cash 5 game are a daunting 1 in 962,598, making her win even more remarkable.
Costin officially claimed her prize at the lottery headquarters in Raleigh on Monday, netting $194,816 after state and federal taxes were deducted. This monumental win highlights the excitement surrounding the Cash 5 lottery, which remains one of the six lottery games available in North Carolina. Players can buy tickets at retail locations or via the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.
The jackpot for the next Cash 5 drawing is currently $155,000, creating even more buzz among lottery enthusiasts. With her incredible luck, Costin’s story serves as an inspiring reminder of the potential rewards that come with playing the lottery.
As the North Carolina lottery continues to draw players eager for a life-changing win, all eyes are now on the upcoming drawings. Will more lucky winners emerge? Stay tuned for the latest updates on lottery developments and potential jackpot wins!
