Charlie Lewis of Sanford took a chance on a $20 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize.
Lewis bought his lucky Instant Millions ticket from Fastee Mart on Lee Avenue in Sanford.
He arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to claim his prize and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $71,506.
Instant Millions debuted in May with four $2 million top prizes and eight $100,000 prizes. Three $2 million prizes and six $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.
For details on how $4.7 million raised by the lottery made a difference for education programs in Lee County last year, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.