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Brunswick County man wins $250,000 scratch-off prize

November 20, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:48 PM
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Michael Hansil of Ocean Isle Beach took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 scratch-off prize.

Hansil bought his lucky $5 Power 5s ticket from Calabash Food & Fuel on Beach Drive Southwest in Calabash.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to claim his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $178,126.

The Power 5s game debuted with six $250,000 top prizes. Four $250,000 prizes remain to be claimed. 

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11/21/2023 10:12 - Roger K.

178,126. That's all I need!

11/21/2023 10:00 - Douglas H.

Awesome Michael. Great win!!!! Congratulations

11/21/2023 06:30 - Mark Z.

Congrats.

11/20/2023 10:31 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Michael. Enjoy your Winnings and have a Wonderful Holiday

11/20/2023 09:33 - Keith H.

Congrats!!

11/20/2023 04:54 - Joe S.

Congratulations from Charlotte! :)

11/20/2023 02:07 - Joseph S.

I was standing next him when bought the ticket.

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