South Carolina Man Wins $1 Million Jackpot from NC Lottery Digital Game
Aaron Keers of Fort Mill, South Carolina, experienced a significant emotional reaction after winning a $1.03 million jackpot in the Monopoly digital instant game, which features a progressive jackpot with odds of 1 in 1.6 million. Keers, who works in North Carolina, purchased a $30 digital ticket on January 22 and was initially overwhelmed, needing to take a moment to calm down before calling his wife to share the news. After claiming his prize at lottery headquarters, he received $743,340 after taxes and plans to use the money to pay bills. The jackpot reset to $150,000 and has grown to over $583,000. The game is played online via the lottery’s website or mobile app, with 64 different games available.
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