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North Carolina Student Wins $2 Million Powerball After Receipt Printer Fails
Bram Dunehew, a civil‑engineering student from Concord, North Carolina, stopped at a gas station in Harrisburg on Friday, October 30, to fill his tank. The pump did not print a receipt, so he walked into Sam’s Mart on N.C. 49 to resolve the issue. While inside, he bought a $3 Powerball ticket for the Saturday night drawing on Halloween. The ticket matched all five white balls and the Power Play option, earning him a $2 million prize. Dunehew said he would not have bought the ticket if the receipt had printed outside. He will receive $1,440,201 after federal and state tax withholdings and plans to use some of the money to buy his father a Cadillac. The lottery winner has 180 days to claim the prize at the lottery headquarters in Raleigh. The Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292 million. The win is part of the broader lottery program that provided $16 million in education support to Cabarrus County last year.}
Frequently asked questions
Who won the $2 million Powerball prize?
Bram Dunehew, a civil‑engineering student from Concord, North Carolina.
How much will Bram Dunehew receive after federal and state tax withholdings?
$1,440,201.
How long does Bram Dunehew have to claim his prize?
He has 180 days to claim the prize at the lottery headquarters in Raleigh.