NC woman wins $2M Powerball prize

Time was on Elizabeth Johnson’s side when she hit the $2 million prize in Saturday’s Powerball drawing.

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Johnson was trying to purchase tickets for Wednesday’s drawing but missed the cutoff by one minute.

Elizabeth Johnson of #Lucama missed the #Powerball deadline by one minute, but in a twist of fate she won $2 million in the very next drawing! She bought a Quick Pick ticket with Power Play online and matched five balls and the 2X multiplier. #NCLottery https://t.co/lVhIOIkn7s pic.twitter.com/kyCiDFDbxD
— NC Education Lottery (@nclottery) May 29, 2021

The Power Play ticket she bought online was instead eligible for Saturday’s drawing and made Johnson a winner when she matched all five white balls to win $1 million.

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Her prize was raised to $2 million when the 2x multiplier ball was drawn.

Elizabeth Johnson of Lucama bought her Powerball ticket too late for last Wednesday’s drawing, but in plenty of time to win $2 million on Saturdays.https://t.co/P7xM7xMqVh
— WNCT (@wnct9) May 28, 2021

According to WITN, Johnson ended up claiming $1,415,001 after federal and state tax withholdings. She plans to buy a house and go on vacation with her winnings.

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