Truck driver stops for coffee, wins $20,000

January 25, 2017 Posted by NC Lottery at 3:10 PM

How do you turn $2 into $20,000? Ask Joseph Tyson of Ramseur.

Tyson, a truck driver, stopped to get a cup of coffee at his local convenience store. Having $2 in his pocket, he decided to take a chance on a $2 ticket for the new Funky 5's game.

His choice turned out to be well worth it.

When the clerk scanned his ticket, Tyson realized he had won the game’s first top prize. "You'll need to go to Greensboro," he was told.

Tyson traveled to claim his winnings at the lottery's Greensboro claims center. There, he said he planned to use his prize money to fix up his '84 Chevy truck and pay off his wife's car.

Tyson purchased the lucky ticket at the Quik Chek off Jordan Road in Ramseur.

Would you like a chance to turn $2 into $20,000? There are still three top prizes remaining in the Funky 5's game. Good luck scratching!

56 COMMENTS

1/27/2017 11:35 - jackie w.

now that was a true blessing, just imagine only $2.00 in pocket and it gives you a jackpot. Only GOD can do that.

1/27/2017 07:43 - George H.

what /////

1/27/2017 01:43 - Tierra T.

If only...

1/27/2017 01:05 - Tyrone A.

I like the ones that win by just using the spare change in your pocket!

1/27/2017 01:00 - Denver G.

I give up trying to change my address to my online account. I have done everything I was told do by online support per their email. Talk about a frustrating run around today!!! I'll called EVERY 800# I could find. 1 said call this #, that # said no call this #. Was told to press opt.1, 2 or 3, none of them was any help! NO matter how many times I tried to fax a copy of my info to the fax # I was given, it would not go through. Fax # 770-772-7652 does not work! I spent a 1/2 hr on the phone going from one person to another, none where of any help. YES I AM VERY FRUSTRATED! Something as simple as a change of address should not be so complicated. Please don't tell me to email online player support, I've have already done that, that is where I got the fax3 that doesn't work.NC Lottery
Sorry you had this experience. Glad it is resolved now.

1/27/2017 12:30 - Ronald C.

When your time comes, you will win when least expected!

1/27/2017 11:06 - catherine m.

congratulations; a worth while coffee stop.

1/27/2017 08:58 - Gary C.

It sure is nice when good people win and use the money wisely.

1/26/2017 07:16 - Gregg J.

Congratulations and may god continue to bless you

1/26/2017 06:50 - michael e.

Too be honest with you all I am just not a lucky man at winning prizes or money so I will just wish you all good luck and congrats to you all .

1/26/2017 06:30 - Willie B.

GOD BLESS ME!! AND ST. JUDE CHILDRINS HOSPITAL IN MEMPHIS TENN !! IF I WIN

1/26/2017 06:06 - Katie E.

wonderful and bless you''

1/26/2017 05:41 - tony w.

It's more impressive when a person Unemployed wins. Congrats to him tho.

1/26/2017 05:30 - Rhonda W.

Congratulations on your win!

1/26/2017 04:39 - Ryan S.

What is it after taxes? NC Lottery
After required state and federal withholdings, the after-tax value of the prize is $13,900.

1/26/2017 03:52 - W. Lorraine O.

Awesome congratulations

1/26/2017 02:36 - ronald t.

I believe this good fortune will one day come my way.I play enough just to break even but one day my family will benefit.

1/26/2017 02:23 - avery f.

Congratulations going to buy one now wish me luck Wish me luck

1/26/2017 01:56 - Jolene K.

Congrats!!!! Dont know him, but So happy he won

1/26/2017 01:45 - ladrena m.

Awesome....waiting for a win

1/26/2017 01:23 - Cynthia S.

So weary from not winning. But you can't win if you don't play!

1/26/2017 11:31 - Judith C.

Congratulations sir!! Enjoy your blessing

1/26/2017 11:07 - Dawn R.

Lucky cup of coffee,I bet it tasted awesome!

1/26/2017 11:06 - Jose C.

Awesome good for you driver. Your been bless for your hard work ??

1/26/2017 10:27 - Yvette A.

Congratulations!! God is good..

1/26/2017 09:34 - Brandi S.

I always believe people that deserves to win do, and congratulations on your win.

1/26/2017 07:49 - Denver G.

87SPG, I got #083073 today.

1/26/2017 07:29 - Ingrid L.

Congratulations!

1/26/2017 07:14 - angela w.

Congratulations!!

1/26/2017 07:02 - Stephanie S.

Congratulations and god bless......

1/26/2017 01:47 - Danielle K.

Nice!!

1/26/2017 12:49 - Natalie E.

Congrats!!!!!!!

1/26/2017 12:10 - Amy N.

Congratulations! That is great!!!

1/25/2017 11:52 - Gary M.

Been playing the scratch-offs since they started, won $100.00 a few times, but always seem to one number away from hitting the big prizes. I would be just happy hitting it one time. I did get lucky once last year on the 2nd chance drawings, just need to do it again.

1/25/2017 11:09 - Robert C.

Good for him!!!

1/25/2017 10:35 - Amanda C.

Congratulations and god bless you and your family

1/25/2017 09:06 - michael e.

I feel good for this man he was in the right place a the right time and he got lucky good luck too all who play As for me I never win a thing not even 2.00.

1/25/2017 08:24 - Howard S.

Congratulation

1/25/2017 08:07 - Denver G.

Congrats Mr. Tyson! No offense intended, but it's always cool to see a funky ole dude win a funky prize like that. It must have been his MOJO.

1/25/2017 07:51 - monique d.

Congratulations!!!!

1/25/2017 07:38 - Ashley A.

God is good good is God!

1/25/2017 07:24 - Melissa H.

Congrats!! Hoping to win soon!!

1/25/2017 07:09 - Haley G.

Happy For you Sir! God Bless

1/25/2017 06:52 - shannon b.

I know you're tickled! Congrats sir!

1/25/2017 06:34 - Marcus T.

Congratulations

1/25/2017 06:11 - Patsy R.

Congratulations!!Mr. Tyson.

1/25/2017 06:06 - Jameelah W.

Congrats!

1/25/2017 05:59 - katherine J.

Glad for your win Mr Tyson. I'm next in line for mine

1/25/2017 05:56 - clarissa s.

Congratulations!

1/25/2017 05:36 - Debra S.

Congratulations!!! Mr.Tyson

1/25/2017 05:23 - Linwood S.

Good for everyone need good luck.

1/25/2017 05:11 - Joel M.

hopin myluck is good today

1/25/2017 05:08 - Yolanda A.

God blessed him real good! Are there ever any winners in Elizabethtown, NC ?

1/25/2017 04:54 - Phyllis N.

Yes, I am hoping and praying to win at least a few $1000. Even that will make a difference at this point ;-)

1/25/2017 04:45 - Gregory F.

I wish I could get a financial blessing in Hertford co. Congas to winners.

1/25/2017 03:48 - JOSE H.

Good for him god bless you

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Truck driver stops for coffee, wins $20,000

January 25, 2017 Posted by NC Lottery at 3:10 PM

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