A Powerball player in North Carolina narrowly missed out on a whopping $96 million jackpot, but still managed to walk away a big winner after Saturday night’s drawing. The lucky ticket holder, whose identity remains unknown, was able to match all five white balls in the Powerball drawing, securing a generous prize of $2 million.
The winning ticket was sold at a convenience store in Greensboro, North Carolina, making it one of the largest Powerball prizes to be claimed in the state this year. Despite missing out on the massive jackpot, the lucky player was still able to beat the odds and secure a substantial sum of money.
The winning numbers for Saturday night’s drawing were 5, 21, 36, 61, 62, with a Powerball number of 18. The $96 million jackpot will now roll over to the next drawing, increasing the stakes for hopeful players across the country.
The North Carolina Education Lottery, which oversees the state’s Powerball drawings, congratulated the lucky winner and encouraged them to claim their prize as soon as possible. Winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize, after which the unclaimed funds will be returned to the state’s education fund.
Powerball fever has been sweeping the nation in recent weeks, with players clamoring to purchase tickets for a chance at the enormous jackpot prizes. The next drawing is set for Wednesday night, with an estimated jackpot of $110 million up for grabs.
Despite missing out on the $96 million jackpot, the lucky Powerball player in North Carolina can still celebrate their impressive $2 million win. With their newfound fortune, the winner can look forward to a brighter future and the opportunity to fulfill their wildest dreams.