Newton, North Carolina, September 18, 2025
News Summary
William Wheeler, a resident of Newton, North Carolina, won a $100,000 lottery prize from the North Carolina Education Lottery. He purchased his winning ticket at Fast Phil’s and plans to give the winnings to his wife. This significant win reflects a positive outlook, as he hopes she will share it with their three daughters.
North Carolina Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize and Gives It to His Wife
Newton, North Carolina — A local resident has won a significant lottery prize and decided to share it with his family. William Wheeler, a resident of Newton, has claimed a $100,000 prize from the North Carolina Education Lottery, marking one of the larger wins in recent state lottery history.
Details of the Win
William Wheeler’s fortunate ticket was purchased at Fast Phil’s in Statesville, North Carolina. The ticket was a part of the $8 Million Money Maker scratch-off game. Wheeler bought a $50 ticket, a choice that eventually led to his winning the second-tier payout of $100,000. According to lottery officials, second-tier prizes in this game are classified as prizes of this amount, with the game’s top prize of $8 million having odds of 1 in 3,042,264. Wheeler’s odds of winning the $100,000 prize were 1 in 1,521,132.
Claiming and Sharing the Prize
Following the win, Wheeler received a check for $71,764, after federal and state taxes were withheld. Breaking down the details, Wheeler revealed that he intends to give the entire sum to his wife, stating that she can decide how to use it. He also mentioned that his wife will likely share part of the winnings with their three daughters, which could mean approximately $23,921.33 per daughter, if split evenly.
Background and Past Wins
This lottery win marks Wheeler’s most substantial payout to date; although he has previously won smaller amounts in other lottery games, none matched the size of this recent victory. Wheeler expressed feelings of luck regarding his win, indicating a positive outlook despite the sizeable prize.
Location and Additional Context
Newton, North Carolina, where Wheeler resides, is located about 167 miles west of the state’s capital, Raleigh. The North Carolina Education Lottery highlighted the importance of responsible gambling, emphasizing that gambling can become addictive. They also provided resources to assist individuals who may experience issues related to gambling addiction.
Summary
In this fortunate turn of events, William Wheeler, a Newton resident, secured a $100,000 lottery prize from a scratch-off game, chose to give the winnings to his wife, and plans to have her share with their children. The win stands out not only for its amount but also for Wheeler’s decision to pass it along to his family.
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