Who won the North Carolina lottery jackpot?

Matthew Shepherd of Burnsville, North Carolina, won nearly $1 million playing a digital instant lottery game.

How much has the NC Education Lottery raised for schools?

Since its founding in 2006, the NC Education Lottery has raised over $11 billion for education in the state.

What Monopoly game did Matthew Shepherd play to win?

Matthew Shepherd won the top 'Grand Fortune' jackpot in the multi-state digital instant game, Monopoly.

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Boredom Pays Off: Man Wins Nearly $1M Lottery Jackpot

7 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Matthew Shepherd won $952,821 from a digital instant lottery game.
He played the Monopoly-themed 'Grand Fortune' jackpot game.
Lottery games have raised over $11 billion for North Carolina education since 2006.

Boredom Pays Off: Man Wins Nearly $1M Lottery Jackpot

A North Carolina resident, Matthew Shepherd, recently discovered that boredom can be quite lucrative after winning a substantial lottery prize. He played a $5 digital instant game on November 26 and ended up hitting the $952,821 "Grand Fortune" jackpot in the Monopoly game.

Shepherd, who described himself as just "killing time out of boredom," was astonished by the win, having initially been happy just to double his money. He claimed his prize on December 1, receiving $683,651 after state and federal tax deductions. The winning game is a multi-state digital instant game, contributing to higher jackpots.

The North Carolina Education Lottery, founded in 2006, has been a significant contributor to the state's education system, raising over $11 billion to date. In 2024 alone, the lottery generated more than $1 billion, funding essential school renovations, repairs, and preschool programs across all 100 counties.

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