Clinton, North Carolina, September 22, 2025
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Corey Hamilton from Clinton has won a $130,000 jackpot from the Cash 5 lottery, just days before his 40th birthday. He purchased his winning Quick Pick ticket at Han-Dee Hugo’s and discovered his fortune while checking the results early in the morning. This significant win adds excitement to his milestone celebration, especially following a recent $423 million Mega Millions jackpot in North Carolina.
Clinton, North Carolina – Corey Hamilton, a local resident of Clinton, has successfully claimed a $130,000 jackpot from the Cash 5 lottery game. This win comes just days before his 40th birthday, adding a special significance to his unexpected fortune.
Hamilton purchased his winning Quick Pick ticket at Han-Dee Hugo’s on Southeast Boulevard in Clinton. He checked the drawing results during the early hours of the morning, around 3:30 AM, prompting a wave of disbelief upon discovering his victory. The combination of excitement and shock left him struggling to articulate the moment, a feeling he described as hard to put into words.
In the most recent Cash 5 drawing, the winning numbers were 12, 25, 26, 37, and 42. Hamilton’s win aligns with a notable occasion, as he is approaching his milestone birthday on Saturday, leading him to reflect on the timing of the win as serendipitous.
This win follows a substantial Mega Millions jackpot that reached $423 million the previous Friday. In that drawing, the odds of winning the jackpot were approximately 1 in 290 million, underscoring the rarity of such wins. Despite the overwhelming odds, more than 9,700 winning tickets were sold in North Carolina for the Mega Millions drawing, indicating that while the jackpot is challenging to win, many players still experience smaller wins.
Players who participated in the Mega Millions drawing had the option to choose between an annuity or a cash payout, with the cash option being worth approximately $196.5 million. Tickets for the Mega Millions can be obtained at various lottery retail locations or through online platforms, giving players multiple avenues to try their luck.
The North Carolina Education Lottery encourages responsible gaming through its Play Smart™ program. This initiative aims to equip players with knowledge about lottery odds and help them maximize their play experience, promoting informed decision-making when participating in the lottery.
The recent wins highlight the excitement and opportunities presented by lottery games in North Carolina. With large jackpots drawing significant participation from residents, the lottery continues to be a popular form of entertainment and potential wealth for individuals like Hamilton.
As Hamilton prepares to celebrate his 40th birthday, his newfound winnings may allow him to mark the occasion in style, and possibly set the stage for his future aspirations. Lottery wins can often transform lives, and in Hamilton’s case, this event adds an unexpected twist to his upcoming milestone.
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