Pasquotank Man Wins Over $273K from Online Lottery Game at Home
You’re not going to believe this, but a man from Pasquotank County just hit it big — and I mean really big — with an online lottery game while sitting at home in his recliner. William Evans, from Elizabeth City, was simply following a gut feeling when he decided to play a $1 round of “Multiplier Mania,” one of the digital instant games offered by the North Carolina Education Lottery. And that random nudge? It paid off in a huge way — he won a whopping $273,520 jackpot.
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He described the moment as “nerve-racking,” which makes total sense. I mean, imagine looking at your screen and realizing you’ve just won more than a quarter of a million dollars on a game you can play on your phone or laptop. Evans said he had this feeling to choose that particular game, and well, trusting that instinct landed him the top “Gold Jackpot” prize. What’s wild is that the odds of hitting that jackpot were something like one in 40 million!
Now here’s the part that makes it even more relatable — he wasn’t in a store or at some special event. He was just at home, totally relaxed, playing online. That’s the beauty of these digital instant games — they’re available 24/7 right on the NC Lottery website or mobile app, and there are about 50 different games to pick from. Some start at just 50 cents, so it’s really accessible.
After all the required taxes, Evans walked away with $196,251 in his pocket. And he’s already got plans for it — he wants to buy a piece of property and finally have his own place. You can tell this win meant more than just the money; it’s going to change his life in a big way.
And of course, as soon as he won, the progressive jackpot reset — it started again at $80,000 and had already climbed past $81,000 by that Friday afternoon. These jackpots build quickly, which keeps things exciting for players across the state.
The story’s been getting a lot of attention online, with people chiming in to congratulate William. Some even shared how inspired they were to try their luck next. Others, more skeptical, raised concerns about fairness — but lottery officials responded by saying winners come from all bet sizes and that the games are regularly audited.
Still, one thing’s for sure: William Evans trusted his gut, played smart, and it paid off in a big way — all from the comfort of his living room.
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