RALEIGH — Robert Hoban, of Stanley, won a $110,000 Cash 5 jackpot after dreaming of his win the night before, N.C. Education Lottery officials announced on Friday.
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Hoban purchased his winning ticket using Online Play, and his ticket matched all five numbers in Sunday’s drawing, beating odds of 1 in 962,598.
“I actually dreamt the night before that I would win,” Hoban recalled. “It’s strange because I even dreamt the exact amount that I won.”
After claiming his prize on Friday, Hoban took home $78,925 after federal and state tax withholdings. Cash 5 is one of six lottery games in North Carolina, offering players the option to buy tickets at retail locations or online.
Hoban’s extraordinary dream turned into reality, marking a memorable win in the North Carolina lottery.
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