New Delhi: In a remarkable stroke of luck, Cameron Vick, a 37-year-old man from North Carolina, saw his confident prediction come true when he won a massive Rs 1.34 crore ($160,756) Cash 5 lotto jackpot on August 20. Vick, who bought his $1 ticket on a whim through the North Carolina Education Lotterys website, had a feeling that his fortune was about to change.Recalling the moment, Vick shared, I told a man on my route, Im going to win this one. It was just a spur-of-the-moment thing. I really just decided to play out of the blue. His instinct paid off when he matched the winning numbers, securing the life-changing sum. The excitement didnt end there, as Vicks joy was shared with a close friend, who couldnt contain his emotions upon hearing the news. He hugged me and started crying, Vick recounted.North Carolinas situation The North Carolina Education Lottery confirmed that Vick claimed his prize at their headquarters on Monday. After federal and state tax deductions, he took home a substantial $114,941 (approximately Rs 96.4 lakh). Vick plans to use a portion of his winnings to make much-needed repairs to his home.Cash 5 is one of six lottery games in North Carolina, offering players the option to purchase tickets either at retail locations or online through the lotterys official website and mobile app. With odds of winning the Cash 5 jackpot standing at 1 in 962,598, Vicks victory is truly extraordinary. The next Cash 5 jackpot, set for Tuesday, has already climbed to $236,000.
