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Fortune cookie message leads Randolph County man to $200,000 win

August 2, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 3:11 PM
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A message inside a fortune cookie inspired John Carter of Trinity to try his luck on a $5 scratch-off and win a $200,000 prize.

“We had Chinese food last night and we got a fortune cookie that said, ‘Don’t miss out on your chance to win big,’” Carter recalled.

He heeded the message and went to the Hillsville Country Mart on Hillsville Road in Trinity and bought a Pot of Gold scratch-off.

“I was thinking the fortune cookie was a sign,” Carter said. “It had to be fate.”

He scratched the ticket right away in the store.

“I started seeing zero, zero, zero,” Carter said. “I thought, ‘This has got to be a dream.’”

He arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to claim his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $143,001.

Carter said he plans to pay some bills and buy a boat to use for fishing.

The Pot of Gold game debuted in December with four $200,000 top prizes. Since Carter won the last top prize, the lottery will begin the process of ending the game.

Randolph County has received over $29 million from money raised by the lottery to build a new middle school. For details on other ways the lottery helps benefit education programs in Randolph County, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.


18 COMMENTS

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8/06/2024 08:27 - Brianna H.

Congrats Carter!! Super happy for you!! It’s always so nice to win big! I hope to also win big one day!! Sending good luck to everyone from Raleigh NC!! :)

8/05/2024 08:07 - Roger K.

Wow! I've played so many fortune cookies over the years, not won nothing on them. Just played some a couple of weeks ago. Played 10 dollars on LFL, ten dollars on CASH5 and on PB and MM. Guess it wasn't my time to win. Think I will get them out of my box, and try my luck again.NC Lottery
We're wishing you lots of luck, Roger!

8/04/2024 09:36 - Jerry K.

Congratulations. After you buy your fishing boat let the first big fish go free, make hime lucky for a day.

8/04/2024 09:06 - Stephen H.

Great story! I'm glad you listened to your instinct!

8/04/2024 12:57 - Ashley M.

Congrats to you and your family it was a sign from god. I'm happy for you and your family. I wish many more.

8/03/2024 09:35 - Cheryl M.

Congratulations

8/02/2024 08:34 - Sheila K.

Congrats.

8/02/2024 05:40 - Sherry L.

Congratulations!! Awesome way to win!

8/02/2024 04:49 - teresa a.

congratulations

8/02/2024 10:32 - Steven B.

My fortune cookie message said: i will win in my next life,lol!

8/02/2024 10:00 - Ann M.

Congratulations and may you have continued blessings!

8/02/2024 06:38 - Antonia R.

Congrats

8/02/2024 05:13 - Amy G.

Congratulations!

8/01/2024 10:41 - Vivian p.

Congratulations John on your Winnings. Enjoy

8/01/2024 10:18 - Kanisha L.

Way to go Carter!

8/01/2024 08:55 - Brenda O.

Congratulations

8/01/2024 06:31 - shirley b.

NCEL How many predaws do y'all perform daily?NC Lottery
Hi, Shirley! We perform a minimum of 3 pre-draws for each drawing.

8/01/2024 03:48 - Paula S.

Congratulations on your win !!

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