‘No way this happened again’: NC woman wins $2M on scratch-off 2 months after $1M payday

RALEIGH, N.C. — Oops, she did it once more.

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A North Carolina girl gained $2 million on a scratch-off sport in October — two months after profitable $1 million in a distinct promotion, lottery officers mentioned.

Kenya Sloan, 41, of Shelby, purchased her second fortunate ticket from Esha Meals Mart in her hometown, in accordance with a information launch from NC Training Lottery officers. It was the primary time she had performed the $20 Diamond Dazzler sport and it produced the grand prize winner, in accordance with WSOC-TV.

Two months earlier, Sloan gained $1 million taking part in the Carolina Jackpot scratch-off sport — additionally for the primary time — lottery officers mentioned.

“I used to be like, ‘No method this occurred once more,’” Sloan mentioned in an announcement. “But it surely did.”

“I used to be simply standing there in shock. I simply really feel blessed. That’s all I can say.”

Sloan determined to take a lump-sum quantity of $1.2 million for her newest win, lottery officers mentioned. After state and federal taxes, she netted $855,006.

After her first win, Sloan mentioned she wished to purchase a home, in accordance with lottery officers. She had purchased land and the house was almost full when she hit the jackpot once more.

Sloan mentioned she is going to use her newest windfall to meet a dream of opening a soul meals restaurant, lottery officers mentioned.

The 2-time winner nonetheless is incredulous at her luck.

“I informed a few of my members of the family and so they couldn’t imagine it both,” Sloan mentioned in an announcement.

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