CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte woman said she had an exciting Saturday morning after her $1 Cash 5 ticket turned into a $388,927 win, the North Carolina Lottery announced.
“When I saw how much it was, I might have screamed a little bit,” Heather Malo laughed.
Malo said the first sign of her win occurred when she saw a notification email that “looked a little different than usual.” After she realized she hit the jackpot, she said she hugged and kissed her husband.
Playing the lottery is a form of gambling. If you are concerned about your gambling or worried about a friend, you can call the NC Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-718-5543. You can also contact the National Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
"It was definitely an exciting morning,” she said.
Malo, 48, bought her Quick Pick ticket for last Friday’s drawing using Online Play on the lottery’s website, her preferred way to play.
“It’s far more convenient for me to buy tickets online,” Malo said.
She arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $276,177.
Malo said she will take her time deciding what to do with her winnings, but she would like to take a family vacation with her husband and children.
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