Big Cash Payout Ticket Turns Greenville Resident Into Millionaire
Jeffrey Kettle, a Greenville resident, won an incredible $2 million top prize from the popular Big Cash Payout scratch-off game. He purchased his lucky $20 ticket at Chicod Store on N.C. 43 South, which turned out to be a life-changing decision.
The odds of claiming the top prize in Big Cash Payout are 1 in 1,598,205, making Kettle’s win all the more remarkable. With this latest victory, only one of the original four $2 million top prizes remains up for grabs. The game also offers secondary prizes of $100,000, with odds of 1 in 799,102.5 and just three prizes still available.
Kettle visited the Lottery headquarters on Monday to claim his winnings. He was presented with two payout options: a lump sum of $1.2 million or $2 million spread over 20 years. He chose the upfront payment, collecting $858,006 after taxes. Although he has not disclosed plans for his windfall, this holiday season will undoubtedly be unforgettable for him.
Raleigh Player Hits a Half-Million Jackpot
Meanwhile, another lucky winner emerged in Youngsville. Reginald Epps turned a $1 Cash 5 ticket into a $633,202 jackpot after matching all five numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The ticket, purchased at Rose Mart on N.C. 96, brought unexpected joy to Epps, who defied 1 in 962,598 odds to win the top prize.
Epps visited the Lottery headquarters on Monday to claim his prize. After federal and state taxes were deducted, he walked away with $452,741, perfectly timed for the holiday season.
