Craven County Man's Persistence Pays Off with $2 Million Powerball Win

Why this matters: Kilpatrick's win highlights the potential for lottery participation to pay off, while lottery funds also contribute to local education initiatives.

Dietrich Kilpatrick's win demonstrates that consistent participation in the lottery can lead to significant financial gains. Kilpatrick had been buying Quick Pick tickets for every drawing for about 10 years. On March 19, 2026, his persistence paid off when he matched the numbers on all five white balls. The $3 ticket, purchased from JD Gas & Grocery on N.C. 55 in Dover, turned into a $2 million windfall due to the 2X multiplier. After federal and state tax withholdings, Kilpatrick received $1,440,201. He intends to use the money for home repairs and to donate to his church. Lottery funds also contribute to education, with a $15.2 million grant allocated for school construction in Craven County. The Powerball jackpot for Saturday stands at a $120 million annuity or $54.6 million in cash. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million. Powerball is one of six draw games in North Carolina where players have the option of buying their tickets at a retail location or with Online Play through the lottery’s website or the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.

He plans to use the money for home repairs and to donate to his church.

He matched all five white balls with a Quick Pick ticket, and the prize doubled due to the 2X multiplier.

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