Statesville man wins first $100,000 top prize in new scratch-off game

January 3, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:54 AM

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Tommy Scott of Statesville tried his luck on a $5 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 top prize in the new Money Bag game.

Scott bought his lucky ticket from Shell 115 on Wilkesboro Highway in Statesville.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday to claim his prize and, after required tax withholdings, took home $71,501.

The Money Bag game just debuted with four $100,000 top prizes. Three $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

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1/06/2024 10:55 - Andrea S.

@ William A How is it a joke??? That's a TWENTY THOUSAND TIMES return on a mere $5 investment!!! That's no joke!

1/03/2024 11:40 - charles d.

Congratulations: Must have eaten your black eyed peas and greens

1/03/2024 08:01 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Tommy. Enjoy your Winnings. Happy New Year

1/03/2024 07:36 - William A.

100k prize on a $5 dollar ticket. What a Joke!!!

1/03/2024 07:28 - Anna B.

Congratulations!!!

1/03/2024 04:23 - Charles E.

Congratulations

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