Overview
- Chelsea Carter of Ocean Isle Beach won the jackpot last week and claimed the prize at lottery headquarters on her 40th birthday.
- She spent $10 to play Monopoly Digital Instants around 2 a.m., rushed to wake her husband, and says he initially didn’t believe the win.
- Carter received $449,548 after taxes from the $626,543 jackpot, according to lottery officials.
- The digital game features a progressive jackpot and steep odds of winning, as highlighted by officials and prior game descriptions.
- The NC Education Lottery shared her check presentation on TikTok and identifies winners in keeping with state practice, with proceeds supporting education programs.