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Rowan County man can buy first house after $700,000 win

June 1, 2022 Posted by NC Lottery at 10:22 AM
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Stephen Kardos of Kannapolis said that a stop to get a drink before visiting the pier at the beach led to a $700,000 win.

“I almost started crying,” Kardos said, “because I can finally own my own house now.”

Kardos, 28, bought his lucky $10 Scorching Hot 7s ticket from the Han-Dee Hugo’s on Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington. He said after he scratched the ticket in his car, it took him a few minutes to process what happened.

“I freaked out for a second there,” Kardos said. “I thought it was fake or something.”

Kardos said he loves to fish so he might move to Wilmington when he buys his house.

He claimed his prize Tuesday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh and, after required federal and state withholdings, took home $497,073.

The Scorching Hot 7s game debuted in April with four top prizes of $700,000. Two $700,000 prizes remain to be claimed.


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6/03/2022 05:12 - Mark Z.

Congrats brother!

6/02/2022 12:14 - Dwon C.

Congratulations. It's crazy how you take home money after taxes when winning less than a million dollar scratch off. Uncle Sam socks lol

6/01/2022 10:53 - Charlotte S.

God truly shines his light of favor on you! Enjoy your New Home & Big Congratulations to U????????

6/01/2022 06:07 - Charles H.

It's darn funny to me that he wins $700,000 yet the best I've done on this ticket is $20.

6/01/2022 05:53 - Natalie R.

Congratulations!

6/01/2022 03:29 - george j.

Congrats on your winning Kardos,that scorching hot 7s got you a new house

6/01/2022 01:57 - shirley b.

NCEL it is past time for a trip. Why block the 777's if they are not going to drop. So many players are getting bored with pick 3. You got to have a pla or you will keep on losing players. Most players like the double winnings game.

6/01/2022 12:59 - David B.

Why won’t the “play for points” download on the NC Education Lottery app?NC Lottery
Hi, David! We're sorry to hear that the Play For Points is not working correctly on your app. Please visit https://nclottery.com/Help and our Online Support folks can assist with resolving this for you.

6/01/2022 12:31 - Bobby R.

WOW way to go happy for you...

6/01/2022 11:31 - Ilva T.

Congratulation????

6/01/2022 11:10 - Sabrina D S.

Congrats!!

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