North Carolina Powerball Player Celebrates Anniversary with $100k Win from Fortune Cookie Numbers

Phillip Vince, a resident of Hope Mills, North Carolina, has had an exhilarating week filled with joyous milestones and an unexpected stroke of luck. Amidst celebrating the birth of his first grandchild and his wedding anniversary, Vince received news that he had won a substantial $100,000 prize in the North Carolina Powerball lottery. It was truly an anniversary gift to remember.

According to a news release from the North Carolina Education Lottery on June 2, Vince's winning ticket matched four white balls and the red Powerball on May 29, securing him a $50,000 prize. However, his luck didn't stop there. The 2X Power Play multiplier was applied, effectively doubling his winnings to an impressive $100,000.

In a surprising twist, Vince revealed that the numbers he used to play were derived from a fortune cookie he received from a Chinese restaurant. "I have numbers I saved from my fortune cookie that I use," Vince shared with lottery officials. "I've been playing them for about six months." It seems that his decision to trust in the wisdom of a fortune cookie had paid off handsomely.

Adding to the excitement, Vince had come tantalizingly close to winning the Cash 5 jackpot prize just days before his Powerball triumph, falling short by a single number. The turn of events left him astounded, exclaiming, "It's crazy!"

Remarkably, Vince purchased his winning ticket conveniently through the lottery's app using Online Play. After accounting for taxes, he took home a substantial sum of $71,251. With his newfound wealth, Vince has wisely planned to allocate the funds towards paying off some bills, saving for retirement, and indulging in a few well-deserved luxuries.