Charlotte woman celebrates $200,000 scratch-off prize

Carolyn Ellis of Charlotte bought a $5 scratch-off and took home a $200,000 win.

Ellis bought her lucky Red Hot Slots ticket from Mountain Island BP on Vinnies Way in Charlotte.

Ellis arrived at lottery headquarters Friday to collect her winnings and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $143,001.

The Red Hot Slots game debuted in May with five top prizes of $200,000. Two $200,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

12 COMMENTS

8/23/2024 09:07 - althea a.

Wow congratulations ????????

8/21/2024 05:28 - Amy G.

Congratulations on your win Carolyn!

8/21/2024 02:25 - Rezonia B.

Congratulations Carolyn! I pray I’m next in line since my husband just passed away. I could really use it now.

8/20/2024 09:58 - Linda E.

Congratulations! ??

8/20/2024 09:12 - Edward J.

Congrats Carolyn.

8/20/2024 09:54 - Robert f.

Congratulations from Charlotte,enjoy your big win!!!!!!!!!!!

8/20/2024 04:25 - Debbie B.

Look how amazing GOD IS

8/19/2024 09:50 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Carolyn on your Winnings. Enjoy

8/19/2024 08:17 - william j.

Always happy to all winners... Charlotte again...I'm or around the headquarters every big win...

8/19/2024 03:13 - roberta n.

Congratulations Carolyn!!!!!!

8/19/2024 02:34 - Ieasha F.

My favorite ticket out right now. Congratulations Carolyn !!!

8/19/2024 12:38 - gracie l.

nice