Charlotte Teacher Victoria Washington Wins $172K Lottery Jackpot

Victoria Washington, a Charlotte teacher of over 20 years, won a $172,302 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot after purchasing a $1 Quick Pick ticket at Saturn Petroleums on Little Rock Road. Her ticket matched all five numbers in the April 24 drawing, beating odds of 1 in 962,598. Washington had previously matched four numbers twice, fueling her belief that she could win the top prize someday. She described the experience as 'the most exciting feeling' and 'unreal,' immediately sharing the news with her friend. After taxes, Washington took home $123,627 and plans to use her winnings to buy a new car. The North Carolina Education Lottery notes that Cash 5 is one of six games in the state and helps raise funds for education programs.