‘Wow! I can’t believe it!’ construction worker says of $200,000 win

August 3, 2018 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:31 AM

Sergio Rivas from Dallas, Texas, says he can’t believe his luck after winning a $200,000 top prize playing the Mega Bucks scratch-off game.

Rivas, who frequently travels around the country for work, is currently staying in Charlotte helping with the I-77 construction project. His good luck hit when he stopped by the 7-Eleven on Old Statesville Road in Charlotte and bought the lucky $5 ticket.

Rivas claimed his prize Thursday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $141,003.

“Wow,” Rivas said in shock upon being presented with his big check. “I can’t believe it. Very exciting!”

Mega Bucks launched in November of 2017 with seven top prizes of $200,000. Three top prizes remains to be claimed.

12 COMMENTS

8/08/2018 11:16 - michael b.

God is good

8/08/2018 01:55 - Electa P.

Great!

8/06/2018 07:09 - Roger K.

Felicitaciones Señor Rivas!

8/06/2018 08:38 - Schmeka w.

congrats another winner in Charlotte. I was told by a lottery customer service that the reason most winners are from these cities is because it has a bigger population of people buying tickets which i don't think is fair to others spending there money to win

8/06/2018 06:50 - Kevin H.

I agree..Charlotte or Raleigh. I have been following the lottery for a long time, its always these 2 cities. And its not about population..because they don't count for the whole state combined.

8/05/2018 07:23 - Berry B.

Congrats Mr.Rivas!

8/05/2018 03:21 - Roslyn K.

WE HAVE BIG WINNERS IN DURHAM, NC

8/04/2018 06:12 - Michael R.

The Pick 3 and Pick 4 were so much better when NC Lottery first began,. They brought out good numbers and I used to win all the time. Since that first Lottery Director left, this lottery has gone to crap. It sucks man.

8/04/2018 08:39 - Maurice H.

Bless you!

8/03/2018 10:04 - Willie B.

can't wait for my check

8/03/2018 09:58 - Schmeka w.

Wow!! Another win in Charlotte always Charlotte or Raleigh if you want to win move to one of those places your chances are much greater

8/03/2018 09:55 - George H.

Congrats Mr.Rivas!!.Mega Was And Still Is One Of My Most Favorite Games,But I Never Came Close To Winning Anything Like That.Maybe I'll Keep Trying That Too.

‘Wow! I can’t believe it!’ construction worker says of $200,000 win

August 3, 2018 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:31 AM

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