Wilmington man bags $200,000 scratch-off prize

September 11, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 3:18 PM

Steven Bell of Wilmington took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 prize.

Bell purchased his Mega Bucks ticket from the Circle K on Castle Hayne Road in Castle Hayne.

He collected his prize at lottery headquarters Monday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $142,501.

Mega Bucks debuted in June with eight $200,000 prizes. Four $200,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

3 COMMENTS

9/12/2023 09:15 - Roger K.

Congratulations on your big win!

9/12/2023 08:55 - Roger K.

Wow! Congratulations on your big win! I like it when people tells their story of what they are going to do with the winnings. Guess, it's none of our business.

9/11/2023 06:10 - Douglas H.

Congratulations Steven!!! Great win

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