North Carolina woman scores $250,000 win off of $5 scratch-off ticket

Published 1:15 pm Thursday, February 6, 2025

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A North Carolina woman scored a six-figure win on a scratch-off ticket.

According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, Mary Baker, of Scotland Neck, took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won the first $250,000 top prize in a new lottery game.

Baker bought her lucky 20X The Cash ticket from The Smart Shop on 12th Street in Scotland Neck.

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The Halifax County woman arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to claim her prize and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $179,376.

The 20X The Cash game debuted this week with eight top prizes of $250,000. Seven $250,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

For details on the impact statewide from lottery funds, go to nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.

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