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    North Carolina woman wins $287,870 jackpot after buying $5 ticket at Publix

    By Dolan Reynolds,

    1 day ago

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    NEW BERN, N.C. (WGHP) — Ruby Rozenblad, of New Bern, bought a Fast Play ticket on Tuesday and won a $287,870 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.

    She bought her winning $5 Rockin’ Bingo ticket from the Publix on South Glenburnie Road in New Bern.

    ‘So excited’: South Carolina woman wins $260,591 jackpot while visiting North Carolina

    At the time of the win, the jackpot stood at $575,740. Since Rozenblad bought a $5 ticket, she received 50% of the jackpot.

    Rozenblad arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect her prize.

    After required state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $205,828.

    Where can I get the latest lottery numbers?

    Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night.

    You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website .

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