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Buncombe County man enjoys $100,000 scratch-off win

January 9, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:38 PM
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Cameron Mertens of Candler took a chance on a $25 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize.

Mertens bought his lucky Extreme Cash ticket from Sand Hill Grocery on Sand Hill Road in Asheville.

He claimed his prize at lottery headquarters Monday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,507.

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1/10/2024 12:12 - reggie c.

Good to some of the big tickets on this side of the state.

1/10/2024 02:16 - Dwayne A.

Way to go Bro!! Atleast sum body's win n!!;;

1/09/2024 10:06 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Cameron. Enjoy your Winnings. Happy New Year

1/09/2024 04:17 - Douglas H.

Congratulations Cameron. Great win!

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