A North Carolina woman is celebrating a life-changing win—and it all came down to a single $3 play.
Natalie Hickernell from Mocksville hit a massive $2.6 million jackpot while playing the Monopoly digital instant game, according to lottery officials. The win happened on November 14, and it’s the kind of moment most people only dream about.
What makes this even more incredible? The odds were a jaw-dropping 1 in 16.6 million.
Here’s what went down:
- 🎯 Game: Monopoly digital instant game
- 💰 Jackpot: $2.6 million
- 🎟️ Ticket Cost: Just $3
- 📅 Win Date: November 14
This particular game features a progressive jackpot, meaning the prize keeps growing until someone wins—and Natalie was the lucky one who hit it at just the right time.
She officially claimed her prize on Friday at lottery headquarters. After federal and state taxes were taken out, she walked away with an impressive $1,887,152.
Want to catch the latest lottery results?
You’ve got a few options if you’re feeling lucky:
- Mega Millions: Draws at 11:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday
- Powerball: Draws at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- NC Lottery: Draws nightly at 11:22 p.m.
Safe to say, Natalie’s win is a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is one small chance to completely change your life.
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