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Mecklenburg County woman wins $150,000 a week before her birthday

March 6, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:55 PM
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Latonya Louden of Pineville got an early birthday present when a $5 scratch-off produced a $150,000 top prize.

“I was in disbelief,” she said. “I’ve never won anything like this.”

Louden’s fiancé bought her the lucky Power Cashword ticket from B&M Food Service on Lancaster Highway in Pineville.

“I’ve never played that ticket before,” she said. “He likes the crossword games.”

Louden said she wants to celebrate her birthday win by buying a car.

“I might get an SUV,” she said. “Maybe an Audi or an Acura.”

She arrived Wednesday at lottery headquarters to claim her prize and, after required tax withholdings, took home $107,251.

The Power Cashword game debuted in October with six $150,000 top prizes. Four $150,000 prizes remain to be claimed.


15 COMMENTS

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3/07/2024 11:32 - Mary H.

Congratulations:)

3/07/2024 05:42 - Joe S.

Congratulations from the Todd Park neighborhood, NW Charlotte! :)

3/07/2024 05:38 - Amy G.

Congratulations Latonya!! Happy Birthday!!

3/07/2024 04:46 - Steven B.

Winning is a good feeling.

3/07/2024 02:07 - Michael L.

Blessings to you and your fiance??????

3/07/2024 12:54 - barbara s.

Congratulations I’m next

3/06/2024 11:29 - MICHAEL B.

Congratulations on your win

3/06/2024 09:32 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Latonya on your Winnings. Enjoy

3/06/2024 07:19 - Barbara T.

Happy for you. Hope soon this will be me winning.

3/06/2024 06:46 - Rodney C.

Awesome and congrats!

3/06/2024 05:17 - Berry B.

Happy Birthday to you and Congrats on your win!

3/06/2024 04:42 - Zelda L.

congratulations

3/06/2024 04:06 - wilbur r.

happy for you

3/06/2024 03:59 - roberta n.

Congratulations LaTonya. So happy for you.

3/06/2024 03:51 - Nina R.

This is wonderful. Happy birthday and enjoy your new car!

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