Wilson woman has 'happier' Christmas after $700,000 lottery win

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Merry Christmas became even more special for a Wilson woman after a big lottery win.

Donna Denton of Wilson said she "went out for a biscuit" on Friday and came home with a $700,000 prize.

"We had a very Merry Christmas," said Denton. "This made Christmas a little happier."

She bought a $10 Triple 777 ticket from the Fremont Food Mart on North Wilson Street in Fremont. She checked the ticket with her husband when she got home.

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"We were happy anyway," said Denton. "Now we're happier. This is a blessing."

On Wednesday, she collected her prize at lottery headquarters in Raleigh and after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $497,073.

Denton, who works as a production assembler, said she plans to donate some of her winnings to her church.

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The Triple 777 game debuted this month with four top prizes of $700,000. Two top prizes remain to be claimed.