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Florida man bags $200,000 lottery prize

October 7, 2021 Posted by NC Lottery at 7:00 AM
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Francisco Escamilla from Immokalee, Fla. tried his luck on a Double Cash Doubler scratch-off ticket and won a $200,000 top prize.

Escamilla purchased his winning $5 ticket from the Triangle Stop on Asheville Highway in Hendersonville.

He claimed his prize Thursday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh and took home $141,501 after required federal and state tax withholdings. 

Congratulatuions, Francisco!

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10/07/2021 11:29 - Gloria C.

Congratulations to you and I wish you many more happy wins.

10/07/2021 05:38 - James J.

Just here for the next comment from Charles H.

10/07/2021 05:18 - Tom a.

has no state income tax. Does he avoid it or does North Carolina lay claim to a share of his winnings?NC Lottery
Thanks for the question, Tom! Escamilla took home $141,501 after required federal and state tax withholdings, which includes the 5.25% NC state tax. Hope this helps to clarify!

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