American woman wins $161,929 lottery prize on daughter’s birthday

An American woman from the US state of North Carolina won a lottery prize on the same day as her daughter’s birthday, making the occasion even more special.

According to media reports, Linda Rogers of Denton, North Carolina, won $161,929 through a lottery ticket purchased on Saturday. Rogers told officials from the North Carolina Education Lottery that she had stopped at a Mobile Mart on East Salisbury Street, where she bought a $2 Cash Fast Play ticket.

Her purchase turned out to be a lucky one, as the ticket delivered a major win.

Rogers said the fact that the prize came on her daughter’s birthday made the moment unforgettable.

She added that she had been hoping for such a win for a long time and described the experience as “hard to believe.”

Rogers said the prize money would help improve their lives, including plans to buy a new car and share the happiness with family members.