New Bern Player Wins Record $6.7 Million Lottery Prize

NEW BERN, N.C. (AP) — A player from New Bern claimed the largest digital instant lottery jackpot in North Carolina‘s history by winning a staggering $6.7 million on Tuesday. The fortunate individual purchased a $2 Monopoly ticket and immediately won the Grand Fortune jackpot, with odds of winning set at 1 in 25 million.

This monumental win marks the most significant digital instant victory in North Carolina since the lottery’s digital games were launched in November 2023. The North Carolina Education Lottery confirmed the record-breaking prize in a statement released shortly after the announcement.

“We’re thrilled for the winner and excited to see history made with this big jackpot,” a spokesperson for the North Carolina Education Lottery said. “The Monopoly digital game has proven to be popular among players, and it’s providing life-changing opportunities for some.”

Following this win, the Grand Fortune jackpot has been reset to $150,000 and will continue to grow as more players participate. The Monopoly digital game is noteworthy for being the first multi-state digital instant game available in both North Carolina and Virginia, allowing for larger jackpots as it combines players from both states.

The winner has a total of 180 days to claim their monumental prize, a timeframe that allows them to consider their options carefully. The prize not only offers financial windfall but can also dramatically shift the winner’s life.

In North Carolina, instant lottery games have become increasingly popular, and this jackpot demonstrates the continued allure and excitement surrounding them. The state lottery is designed to generate revenue for education, with a portion of the ticket sales allocated to public schools and educational initiatives.