Concord Student’s Bad Luck Turns into $2 Million Powerball Win

A malfunctioning gas pump led to a life-changing Powerball win for a North Carolina student

From Pump to Jackpot: Student's Unlikely Win

Bram Dunehew, a Concord resident and NC Lottery player, found himself on the winning end of a $2 million Powerball prize after a seemingly ordinary gas station stop. Dunehew, who is studying civil engineering, was filling up his tank at Sam's Mart in Harrisburg, North Carolina. The gas pump failed to print a receipt, prompting him to purchase a Powerball ticket instead. This unexpected twist turned into a $2 million surprise.

A $2 Million Prize and Power Play Bonus

Dunehew matched all five white balls in the October 31 Halloween drawing. The Power Play add-on further doubled his prize from $1 million to $2 million. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot stand at 1 in 292 million, making Dunehew’s win even more extraordinary.

The Power of the NC Lottery and Digital Play

North Carolina offers a variety of draw games, including Powerball, where players can buy tickets at retail locations or through the lottery's website or the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. This digital option has made playing the lottery more accessible, catering to a wider audience, including students like Dunehew. The convenience of digital play adds an extra layer of excitement, as seen in Dunehew's case.

In his own words:

"A tricky receipt printer turned into a $2 million treat on Halloween for Bram Dunehew of Concord!"