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A last-minute decision leads Charlotte woman to $100,000 win

April 11, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:58 PM
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While many believe patience is a virtue, for Debra Ross of Charlotte, impatience led to a $100,000 scratch-off win.

“The lady in front of me at the counter was taking too long so I walked over to the machine to buy there instead,” she recalled.

Her decision to buy from that lottery vending machine became a $100,000 choice.

“I saw the amount and was like, ‘Oh my God, that’s $100,000,’” she said.

Ross, a 61-year-old network engineer, bought her $25 Spectacular Riches ticket on Good Friday from the Publix Super Market on South Tryon Street in Charlotte.

“That was a good Friday on Good Friday,” she laughed.

Ross collected her prize at lottery headquarters Monday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,257.

“I am very, very happy,” she said. “Happy and smiling.”

Ross said she would use her winnings to pay some bills and put the rest in savings.

Spectacular Riches debuted in October 2021 with eight $1,000,000 prizes and 20 $100,000 prizes. Two $1,000,000 prizes and six $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.


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4/12/2023 09:15 - Roger K.

Congratulations on your big win! Luck of the day!

4/12/2023 08:32 - carolyn b.

ARE WE GOING 2 GET A NEW JUMBO BUCKS.....THE PRESENT ONE IS ON PICK UP.......

4/11/2023 07:38 - dennis t.

Just wondering-- is the Match 5 prize on the Mega Millions an annuity? NC Lottery
Great question, Dennis! Only the jackpot prize for Mega Millions has the option to be paid out in annuity. Al other prize tiers are just the lump sum amount up front - for matching 5 numbers, that prize would be $1 million!

4/11/2023 05:20 - roberta n.

Congrat's. May this blessing ease any stress you may have. It's trying times right now, so, this should help lift your life.

4/11/2023 05:06 - Linda S.

Congrats!!!!Thank the lady for holding you up..... You got blessed!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!

4/11/2023 04:18 - Michael B.

Congrats I’m at this Publix everyday purchasing tickets. Great news! Congrats !

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