Jacksonville Woman Wins $103K Lottery Jackpot with 50-Cent Ticket
A Jacksonville woman has landed a life-changing win after scooping the 'Epic jackpot' in North Carolina's Wheel of Bonuses game. Dawn Dildy secured a $103,096 prize with just a 50-cent ticket, defying odds of 1 in 62 million. Dildy, a regular player of the digital instant game, visited the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters to claim her winnings. Her daughters initially refused to believe she had hit the jackpot.
The Wheel of Bonuses progressive jackpot typically offers odds of 1 in 31,034,483. After taxes, Dildy took home $73,714. The jackpot has since reset to $50,000 for the next draw.
Dildy's win came from a modest 50-cent bet, proving even small stakes can lead to big rewards. The lottery's digital game continues to offer players a chance at substantial prizes, with the next jackpot now set at $50,000.
