Clinton, North Carolina, September 22, 2025
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Corey Hamilton from Clinton has won an astonishing $130,000 from the Cash 5 lottery, just days before his 40th birthday. He purchased a Quick Pick ticket and discovered his win early in the morning, feeling disbelief and excitement. As he prepares to celebrate a milestone birthday, Hamilton’s win symbolizes new beginnings and unexpected joy at this pivotal time in his life. His story captures the essence of lottery luck, inspiring players across North Carolina.
Clinton, North Carolina – A local resident, Corey Hamilton, has struck it rich, winning a remarkable $130,000 from the Cash 5 lottery game just days before his 40th birthday. Hamilton purchased a Quick Pick ticket at Han-Dee Hugo’s on Southeast Boulevard in Clinton for the drawing held on Tuesday night. His life has taken an unexpected turn as a result of this win, which he discovered in the early hours of the morning.
Hamilton checked the drawing results shortly after 3:30 AM, expressing a mix of disbelief and excitement upon realizing that he had hit the jackpot. The winning numbers for the Cash 5 drawing were 12, 25, 26, 37, and 42. He described his emotional experience as hard to put into words, feeling overwhelmed by the significance of his newfound fortune as he approaches a milestone birthday on Saturday.
The win comes at an opportune time for Hamilton, who noted that everything seems to be falling into place just as he prepares to celebrate turning 40. His joy reflects not only the financial relief that comes with winning but also a sense of new beginnings at a significant life stage.
This lottery win is noteworthy given the context of the recent Mega Millions drawing where the jackpot sky-rocketed to $423 million. Despite the massive prize available, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are exceedingly low, with a staggering 1 in 290 million chance. Nevertheless, over 9,700 winning tickets were sold in North Carolina for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing. Players across the state are encouraged to participate through retail locations or online platforms, while being educated about the risks involved in playing through the North Carolina Education Lottery’s Play Smart™ program.
The Cash 5 lottery game provides an accessible opportunity for players looking to strike it rich with relatively simple odds compared to larger lotteries like Mega Millions. Such wins as Hamilton’s serve as reminders of the excitement and unpredictability of the lottery, providing players with stories of hope and luck. As the excitement surrounding Hamilton’s windfall unfolds, it will undoubtedly inspire a renewed interest in lottery games across North Carolina.
With the recent spate of lottery excitement, Hamilton’s lucky numbers serve as a beacon of hope for other players, who continually speculate on which numbers might bring them luck in future draws. As he prepares to claim his winnings and celebrate his birthday, Hamilton has undoubtedly become part of the local lore surrounding lottery luck.
As the weeks progress and new drawings are held, residents in Clinton and beyond will be watching closely, hoping to replicate such fortune as they engage with the thrilling world of the lottery. Hamilton’s story is a fresh reminder that in the world of chance, anyone might find themselves fortunate enough to win big, undeniably adding some extra sparkle to his 40th year.
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