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Fayetteville man captures first $150,000 top prize in new game

September 19, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:26 AM
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Larahn Stokes of Fayetteville took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won the first $150,000 top prize in a new game.

Stokes bought his lucky LOTERIA Fiesta ticket from Richardson & Son Grocery on N.C. 20 in Tar Heel.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to claim his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $107,626.

The LOTERIA Fiesta game debuted in July with six $150,000 top prizes. Five $150,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

The N.C. Education Lottery’s Play Smart™ program helps North Carolinians make the most of their lottery play. Visit ncplaysmart.com to learn about all things lottery, from tips on how odds work to how to enter bonus drawings.

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9/23/2025 09:27 - Sonya R.

Congratulations. I love Fayetteville and I love North Carolina Education Lottery!

9/22/2025 06:34 - Stephanie C.

Congrats , I got next , I believe

9/22/2025 03:34 - Berry B.

Congratulations to you,them Loteria game's are very hard to win on

9/22/2025 07:14 - Stephen M.

So the state and fed did not play, and still split $42,374.

9/22/2025 06:44 - Jamel H.

I can't seem to win no matter how many times I play or spendNC Lottery
Hi, Jamel! It definitely takes a lot of luck to be a big winner. We're crossing our fingers for you and wishing you the best of luck in the future!

9/21/2025 09:55 - Yuwanda M.

Congratulations??

9/21/2025 10:44 - Karen M.

Congratulations!

9/20/2025 04:53 - Sonya D.

Congratulations Larahn! ????

9/19/2025 05:36 - Deborah A.

Congrats! One of my favorite tickets. I always feel good when someone wins. You got the first, slices of that pie is left for us lol. Enjoy your win, down in the ville. Military town.

9/19/2025 03:16 - Steven B.

wonderful fun for You!

9/19/2025 09:41 - Robert f.

Congratulations on your big win enjoy!!!!!??

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