When North Carolina’s Education Lottery randomly spat out 0-0-0, a whopping 5,450 tickets cashed in on top prizes, making even seasoned players question the odds. The Pick 3 drawing’s sea of zeroes created instant local legends—because apparently, nothing comes easy, except when it’s three zeros in a row.

Lottery fans know “trips” like 0-0-0 are North Carolina’s most-played Pick 3 combo, but this time, lucky ticket holders scooped $250 or $500 payouts in a flash. The viral lottery moment emptied over $2 million fast, sparking a frenzy of zero fever across the state.