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Durham man celebrates $500,000 scratch-off win

June 10, 2022 Posted by NC Lottery at 10:01 AM
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Jose Ortez of Durham tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and cashed in on the $500,000 top prize.

Ortez bought his lucky $500,000 Cashword ticket from the Refuel on Guess Road in Durham. He claimed his prize Thursday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $325,050.

He won the first top prize in the $500,000 Cashword game, which started in March. Two more remain to be won.

Ticket sales from scratch-off games make it possible for the lottery to raise more than $900 million per year for education. For details on how $13.9 million raised by the lottery made a difference in Durham County in 2021, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.

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6/15/2022 08:21 - Nina C.

Congrats! I agree with William A.

6/14/2022 01:59 - Clara M.

Congratulations to you!!! My winnings are on the way!!!

6/12/2022 08:31 - William A.

325K take home on 500K. 426K take home on a million dollar win. End Annuity's NOW. Pay the players what they deserve. Thank You!!!!

6/12/2022 12:57 - Tomika L.

Congrats ????????????

6/12/2022 12:56 - Tomika L.

Congrats I'm next see you soon Raleigh ????????????????

6/11/2022 07:08 - Yvonne b.

Congratulations

6/11/2022 03:49 - Sabrina D S.

Congrats!!

6/10/2022 07:47 - Brittany A.

Congrats hopefully I’m next

6/10/2022 06:06 - Karen G.

Congratulations Mr Jose Ortiz what a blessing.Enjoy ???????????

6/10/2022 05:17 - Gloria C.

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

6/10/2022 03:24 - cherry t.

Congratulations!!

6/10/2022 01:52 - Natalie R.

Congratulations!

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