North Carolina Woman Welcomes Daughter and Wins Lottery on the Same Day: 'She Brought Me My Luck'
NC Educational Lottery Brenda Gomez Hernandez of Concord, North Carolina
This North Carolina woman had a lot to celebrate last month!
Brenda Gomez Hernandez, 28, was already having a day to remember on Nov. 9 when she welcomed a baby girl, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery. Then, just hours later, she learned she was the winner of a $100,000 prize.
"When I found out I cried," Hernandez, who works as a housekeeper, told lottery officials. "I'm just so excited and happy."
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Hernandez, who bought her Quick Pick ticket for $3, won $50,000 in the drawing after matching numbers on four balls and the Powerball, according to lottery officials.
Then, the prize doubled thanks to the 2X Power Play multiplier.
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As for her lucky numbers, the Concord mother looked to two very important people in her life for inspiration: her sons.
"I have two sons and I used their birthdays to pick my numbers," she shared.
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But on that fateful day, she says she believes her baby girl also had a hand in her good fortune.
"I feel like she brought me my luck," she told lottery officials. "I'm so thankful."
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Hernandez claimed her prize on Wednesday and says a large portion of the winnings will go towards paying for her home.
After taxes, lottery officials say she took home $65,015.
