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Crossword scratch-off reveals $150,000 top prize to Durham County woman

May 28, 2020 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:05 PM
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Brenda Martinez of Durham played a crossword scratch-off and saw her letters reveal a $150,000 prize.

She bought her lucky $5 Extra Play Cashword ticket at the Rainbow Tobacco Shop on Avondale Drive in Durham.

Martinez claimed her prize at lottery headquarters in Raleigh on Wednesday. After federal and state taxes, she took home $106,126.

Extra Play Cashword launched in March with three top prizes of $150,000. One top prize remains to be won.

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6/01/2020 01:28 - wanda e.

So happy for you and your family.

5/29/2020 09:55 - Christopher S.

Congrats. I wish some good luck would rub off on me lol

5/29/2020 08:22 - Nancy P.

congrats!!! I'm looking for that last big win.LOL

5/28/2020 08:50 - elizabeth j.

Congratulations.

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