Winston-Salem Woman Wins Half of $785K Cash 5 Jackpot in North Carolina Lottery

Judy Slocum of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, recently won half of a $785,068 Cash 5 jackpot after purchasing a ticket from the Quality Mart on Robinhood Road. Slocum had one of two tickets that matched all five numbers in Friday's drawing.

After required federal and state tax withholdings, Slocum took home $279,681. She claimed her prize at lottery headquarters in Raleigh on Monday.

Cash 5 is one of six lottery games in North Carolina where players have the option of buying their tickets through a retail location or Online Play. The odds of winning a Cash 5 jackpot are 1 in 962,598.

Slocum plans to enjoy her winnings, which will undoubtedly provide a financial boost and allow her to do some of the things she's always wanted to do. It just goes to show that anyone can win big in the North Carolina Lottery, and all it takes is a little bit of luck and a willingness to play.