Nash County woman wins Cash 5 jackpot

NASH COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Nash County woman is feeling pretty lucky after hitting the Cash 5 jackpot.

Phyllis Costin of Bailey, uses certain numbers when she plays and it paid off Wednesday with a $271,509 jackpot.

"I use some family birthdays and my anniversary," she said.

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

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After required taxes, she took home $194,816.

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