Franklin County man wins $539K Cash 5 jackpot

FRANKLINTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Franklinton man said he keeps a close eye on the size of the Cash 5 jackpot, and when it got above $500,000, he knew it was time to buy a ticket.

"I have a fear of missing out when it's a big pot," said Shawn Gallagher, of Franklinton.

Gallagher spent $1 to buy a quick-pick ticket online. It paid off in a big way, as he won the $539,813 top prize by matching all five balls.

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The odds of matching all five were 1 in 962,598.

He told his wife after he got the notification that he won.

"She wanted to kiss me," he said with a laugh.

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Gallagher went to lottery headquarters in Raleigh on Tuesday to claim his prize. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $387,317.

He said he plans to use his winnings to pay some bills and pay off his mortgage.

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