A man from North Carolina said he plans to use his nearly $500,000 in lotto winnings to make payments on a house he bought one day before the drawing in an incredible stroke of luck.
Benny Murphy told lottery officials of NC Education Lottery he purchased a new Mebane house 24 hours before the Cash 5 drawing Thursday. “I closed on a house on Wednesday,” Murphy said. “They made a joke about lower payments if I won the lottery .” Murphy’s luck had earned him about $439,527 from the Cash 5 drawing .
He purchased the ticket from the Quickmart on U.S. 70 West in Mebane for $1. He is ready to make payments on his car, save for a fishing trip and contribute to his savings account.
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Cash 5 gives players a few options regarding ticket purchase. It’s one of six lotto games to allow NC customers to acquire tickets at a retail location or with online play using the lottery ‘s website and the mobile app. Monday’s jackpot has risen to $130,000. “Congratulations. Wow. What a beautiful blessing,” one person commented on the NC Education Lottery website. “You deserve it brother. Here’s to many many more wins for you…