CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A lucky Mega Millions ticket in North Carolina won $2 million in Tuesday’s record-breaking drawing.
The $3 ticket came from Buy & Go on North College Road in Wilmington. The ticket matched the numbers on all five white balls to win $1 million. The prize doubled to $2 million when the 2X Megaplier hit. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are 1 in 12.6 million.
North Carolina also had two tickets that matched four white balls and the yellow Mega Ball to win $10,000. The wins occurred with tickets purchased at:
- Philomena Inc on South Church Street in Burlington
- Murphy USA on Lincolnton Highway in Cherryville
The winners have 180 days from the drawing to claim their prizes. North Carolina became one of two states with a $2 million winning ticket in Tuesday’s drawing. The other came from Florida.
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.
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