North Carolina woman Kathy Lopez said her daily tradition of watching game show “Wheel of Fortune” with her mom led to her winning a $1.2 million lottery prize. Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Education Lottery
March 24 (UPI) — A North Carolina woman said her daily tradition of watching game show Wheel of Fortune with her mom led to her winning a $1.2 million lottery prize.
Newport resident Kathy Lopez told North Carolina Education Lottery officials her daily routine with her mother led her to play the lottery’s Wheel of Fortune digital instant game.
“We watch Wheel of Fortune every night,” Lopez said. “That’s why I played it.”
Lopez’s 50-cent play on the online game Feb. 23 earned her the $1.2 million progressive jackpot.
“I was like, ‘Am I dreaming?'” she said. “I was stunned.”
Lopez said she will use her winnings to take care of her family.
