North Carolina Teen Wins $2-Million Lottery Jackpot
Sometimes you just have to trust your gut. An 18-year-old from Laurinburg, North Carolina, who didn’t have much experience playing the lottery, recently won a big jackpot after listening to his gut. It was telling him to buy a scratch off ticket.
Despite not having bought many lottery tickets before, while at a convenience store in Laurel Hill, Donnie Leviner says, “something just told me to buy it.” According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, Leviner picked up a $20 Big Cash Payout scratch off ticket and after playing it realized that he’d won the games top prize of $2-million.
Leviner’s Lottery Luck
At first, Leviner couldn’t believe his good luck at the convenience store, saying, “I really didn’t think it was true.” He added, “I initially just went there to fill up the lawn mower.” Not only is it a good thing Donnie followed his instinct, it was also fortunate that his mower was out of gas that day.
Earlier this week, the lucky teenager went to North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters to collect his winnings. He had the option of either getting $100-thousand a year for 20 years, or a lump sum of $1.2-million. He chose the lump sum, taking home over $850-thousand after taxes.
While he hasn’t made concrete plans for his newfound wealth, Donnie says he wants to use it wisely. I’m pretty sure if I had come into that kind of money when I was 18, spending it “wisely” would not have been part of the equation.
Poll Shows What People Would Do If They Won A Lottery Jackpot
1. Travel The World
This one is sort of a no-brainer because not only could you go just about anywhere in the world, you could do it in style. First-class all the way, baby! You wouldn’t even have to pack that much stuff. Just buy new clothes when you get there. Don’t worry, you can afford it now.
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2. Pay Off Debt
How great would it feel to be free and clear of all your outstanding financial obligations? House? Paid off! Cars? Paid off! Credit cards? Paid off? Future college educations? Already paid off!
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3. Become An Artist
With no more debt hanging over your head, you can start to focus on the things you really want to do with your life. It’s time to unleash that inner-creative genius that has been held captive by your 9-to-5 job. Paint, sculpt, make movies, compose symphonies. The world needs more art!
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4. Write A Book
Writing a book takes time. Fortunately, with your newly-acquired fortune, you can afford to take all the time you need. Here’s an idea starter for your first novel: Person of average means suddenly comes into a massive amount of money. Aaaand go!
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5. Play Video Games Full Time
If you won a Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot worth hundred of millions of dollars, you could do pretty much anything you want. As long as it’s legal, of course. If you want become a professional gamer, go for it. Who knows? It could lead to even more money for you!
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