PlaySmart Logo
Powerball Logo Jackpot Estimate $273 Million Cash Value $127.8 Million Next Drawing Wed, Oct 15 Latest Drawing Mon, Oct 13
13 14 32 52 64 12
POWER PLAY 2x Double Play
12 13 46 49 68 7
Game Info Buy Now
Mega Millions Logo Jackpot Estimate $600 Million Cash Value $277.2 Million Next Drawing Tue, Oct 14 Latest Drawing Fri, Oct 10
3 18 23 32 56 8
Game Info Buy Now
Cash 5 Logo Jackpot Estimate $372,000 Next Daily Drawing Tue, Oct 14 Latest Drawing Mon, Oct 13
4 5 10 18 42
DoublePlay
9 13 14 26 38
Game Info Buy Now
Lucky for Life Logo Top Prizes $1,000/day for life or $25,000/year for life. Next Daily Drawing Tue, Oct 14 Latest Drawing Mon, Oct 13
3 9 19 28 46 5
 
Game Info Buy Now
Pick 4 Logo Latest Daytime Drawing Mon, Oct 13
3 2 3 7 3
Latest Evening Drawing Mon, Oct 13
7 0 1 1 5
Game Info Buy Now
Pick 3 Logo Latest Daytime Drawing Mon, Oct 13
6 1 4 4
Latest Evening Drawing Mon, Oct 13
8 7 7 7
Game Info Buy Now
Cash POP Logo
Game Info Find Store
Keno Logo

Win up to $1,000,000 every 4 minutes

Big Thrills Served Fast.
Watch Draw Find Store
FastPlay Logo
Progressive Jackpot Estimate
$680,572 Updated: Tuesday, 5:51:27 AM
View Games Find Store
news blog > article

Charlotte woman pockets $250,000 scratch-off win

February 6, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:00 PM
image-photo

Lesti Hernandez Jimenez of Charlotte took a chance on a $20 scratch-off and won a $250,000 prize.

Jimenez bought her lucky The Perfect Gift ticket from G’s Food Mart on Sharon Road West in Charlotte.

She arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to claim her prize and, after tax withholdings, took home $163,750.

The Perfect Gift game debuted in November with three $250,000 top prizes. One $250,000 prize remains to be claimed.

2 COMMENTS

Login to leave a comment.

2/07/2024 10:22 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Lesti on your Winnings. Enjoy. I have never seen that ticket in any if the stores In this area.

2/07/2024 03:10 - Douglas H.

Congratulations Lesti. What a great late Christmas present:-). Enjoy

Helpful Links

Where to Play
Contact Us
Videos
Business Opportunities
For Retailers
Help
Accessibility
Rules & Terms
Privacy
Disclaimer
Regulated Gaming

Get the Mobile App

Apple App Store   Google Play Store

No Longer Just a Game? There's Help
Call 877-718-5543 Text "morethanagamenc" to 53342 Chat morethanagamenc.com

MUST BE 18 TO PLAY. Odds to win a prize and the top prize vary based on the game or promotion. See game or promotion pages for more detail.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the winning numbers posted on this website are accurate; however, no valid claim may be based on information contained herein. In the event of a discrepancy between the numbers posted on this website and the official winning numbers, the official winning numbers as certified by the Multi-State Lottery Association and/or the NCEL shall control. All materials on this Website are owned by or licensed to the NCEL. Materials on this Website may not be modified in any way or reproduced or publicly displayed, performed or distributed or otherwise used for any public or commercial purpose without the express written consent of the NCEL. Copyright © 2006-2025. The North Carolina Education Lottery. All rights reserved. Play Smart™ term is a service mark of the Illinois Lottery licensed to the NCEL.