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Wilmington man bags $154,166 jackpot win

January 11, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 10:02 AM
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George Rongotes Jr. of Wilmington tried his luck on a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $154,166 jackpot.

Rongotes bought his lucky Double Win ticket on Jan. 3 from Ludus Social Club, a bar he owns, on Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington.

At the time of his purchase, the jackpot stood at $308,332. Since Rongotes bought a $5 ticket, he received 50% of the progressive jackpot.

He arrived Thursday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $99,051.

Fast Play features an instantly growing jackpot that increases with every ticket sold until it is won. As of Thursday afternoon, the Fast Play jackpot stands at $225,000 and counting.

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1/16/2024 10:11 - Kevin P.

They will block comments detrimental to their credibilityNC Lottery
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1/16/2024 10:10 - Kevin P.

Several of nc lottery agents just hung up the phone on my call. They are holding your money hostage on the withdrawals for the digital games. When it first came out you could withdraw and have your money within 2 hours now it’s several days before you see it. This is so you will redeposit your money and then you will lose it all. Happened to me several timesNC Lottery
Hey there, Kevin! We're experiencing some delays due to the high volume of requests we've been receiving, so first-time withdrawals can take 7-10 business days for our team to process identity verification documents. After the first request, you won't have to wait for this for future withdrawals! We apologize for the delay and any inconvenience caused by this, and rest assured we're working to get winnings to players ASAP.

1/16/2024 07:36 - Bryant J.

Congrats

1/12/2024 09:29 - Anita A.

Congrats

1/12/2024 10:48 - robert n.

How about a tax free game,winner take all taxes paid,Every one will play that game, congrats to George Jr. good luck great win.

1/12/2024 06:52 - Joe S.

Congratulations from Charlotte! :)

1/11/2024 11:20 - Tracy S.

Congratulations to all the lucky winners of the NC Lottery. Maybe one day my picture will be on here holding my big check.

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