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Mecklenburg County man bags $200,000 scratch-off prize

July 25, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:20 AM
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Lythe El-Hulu of Mint Hill took a chance on a $5 scratch-off ticket and won a $200,000 prize.

El-Hulu bought his lucky Hot 5’s ticket from Stars Mart on West C Street in Kannapolis.

He stopped by lottery headquarters Monday to claim his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $142,501.

The Hot 5’s game debuted July of 2022 with five top prizes of $200,000. Since El-Hulu won the last top prize, the lottery will begin the process of ending the game.

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7/28/2023 05:26 - Joe S.

Congrats from my hospital bed here in Charlotte!

7/27/2023 06:24 - Darlene E.

What's up with the 4 New scratch tickets came out on the 26th??? Really what happened to 1st TUES!!!!

7/25/2023 10:53 - Vivian p.

For almost a month I have been Ying cash 5 on line,are my quick pick numbers even put into the drawing. I use to win 2 to 5 dollars,now nothing,zero,zip.I want to win big,but I can't even win small

7/25/2023 10:45 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Lythe.Have fun with your winnings. Treat yourself real good.

7/25/2023 02:30 - Douglas H.

Congratulations Lythe Super great win!!

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