Littleton man claims $200,000 Powerball prize

From March 30, 2006 through June 30, 2011, Halifax County players won more than $76.5 million in prizes, boosted by Powerball winner Jackie Alston's jackpot claim in 2007.

By: WNCT Staff | WNCT
Published: October 13, 2011

LITTLETON, N.C. - Frank Watson had to check his numbers more than twice before he realized he'd won $200,000 in the October 5th Powerball drawing.

The Littleton man matched all five white balls in the drawing, but not the red Power Ball.

Watson was at home when it dawned on him that he'd won.

“I was sitting at the kitchen table and reading in the newspaper that a local store had a big winner,” Watson said. “I recognized the name of the store and checked my ticket on the Internet. I had to check it several times. I’ve played before and not ever matched one number, so it’s unbelievable when all of a sudden they all come up like that.”

He purchased the winning ticket at the Parade on Main Street on U.S. 158 East in Littleton.

Watson plans to use his winnings, worth $136,000 after taxes, to help his church and pay bills.

“I’ve kept tickets in my wallet and let them expire,” Watson added. “I’m glad I saw that article. I feel very fortunate to win. I wonder why it was me that won it, but I’m glad it was.”