Cary Man Turns $20 Ticket Into Record $1.57M Jackpot Win
A $20 lottery ticket turned into a life-changing moment for a Cary man—and a record-breaking one at that.
Montfort Faulkner hit a massive $1,578,846 jackpot playing Jackpot 7’s, making it the largest Fast Play win ever in North Carolina Education Lottery history. He bought the lucky ticket at a Publix on Kildaire Farm Road back in February—and just like that, everything changed.
Faulkner hasn’t shared his plans yet, but with a win like this, the possibilities are wide open.
? Big Wins Keep Rolling In
The Triangle area has been on a serious hot streak lately:
- ? A Raleigh player, Ray Abbott, scored $1 million in a February second-chance drawing
- ? Another lucky player grabbed a $2 million prize in January from a $20 scratch-off—over 100x the ticket price
?? A Quick Reality Check
While stories like these are exciting, it’s worth remembering:
- Most people play responsibly for fun
- But for some, gambling can become harmful
If gambling ever starts feeling out of control, help is available through the national gambling support hotline (1-800-522-4700).
One ticket. One moment. One unforgettable win.