Haywood County man snags $200,000 scratch-off win

July 9, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:48 PM

Robert Patten of Waynesville took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 top prize.

Patten bought his lucky Prize Link Multiplier ticket from Southeast Energy on Russ Avenue in Waynesville.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to claim his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $143,501.

The Prize Link Multiplier game debuted in April with five $200,000 top prizes. Two $200,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

18 COMMENTS

7/16/2025 07:20 - shirley b.

NCEL where are the trips for NCNC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you, Shirley, and we hope your favorite number hits soon!

7/15/2025 11:13 - Stephanie M.

Congrats Mr.Robert take a much needed vacation.I hope I'm next.

7/14/2025 09:54 - Marsha R.

I'm so happy for you! I'm next!!

7/14/2025 04:58 - komal v.

Congratulations!!

7/13/2025 09:32 - Roger K.

Wow! What luck! 143,501 would suit me fine! I would be debt free, and have some cash left over. Good luck to everyone!

7/12/2025 08:30 - Darlene E.

For some reason I like that Ticket, CONGRATS on you win!!!!!

7/11/2025 10:16 - Pamela F.

Congratulations! That's great!

7/11/2025 09:50 - joanie m.

Congratulations Robert

7/11/2025 01:20 - Jackie A.

That's wonderful... NCEL any update on the Cash 5 winners for the month of May. When will the winners be announced on the winners dashboard? Also sure would be nice if A comment/opinion board was available.NC Lottery
Hi, Jackie! Thanks for reaching out, and apologies for our delay in getting back to you here while we looked into this issue. The two Cash 5 winners from May are not shown on the Winners page as these were Online Play wins, and the Winners page on our site only shows wins from tickets purchased at NC Lottery retailers. However, you can read more about both of those wins on our blog.

7/11/2025 02:49 - Ralph S.

Way to go

7/10/2025 09:22 - cordell B.

Congratulations

7/10/2025 09:53 - komal v.

Congratulations!

7/09/2025 11:27 - Duane C.

Congratulations

7/09/2025 10:58 - Tyrone J.

Congrats to you Mr.Patten.

7/09/2025 10:19 - Juanita J.

Congratulations

7/09/2025 08:12 - Latandra V.

Congratulations

7/09/2025 06:52 - Karen M.

Congratulations

7/09/2025 06:15 - komal v.

Congratulations!

Haywood County man snags $200,000 scratch-off win

July 9, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:48 PM

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