Carlos Watson of Charlotte said the timing could not have been better for his family when a $50 scratch-off won him a $100,000 prize.
“It’s going to really help us out a lot,” he said.
Watson plans to use his winnings to pay bills and renovate his home.
He bought his lucky $8 Million Money Maker ticket from Joe’s Kwik Marts on University City Boulevard in Charlotte.
“Everything happens for a reason,” Watson said.
He arrived at lottery headquarters Friday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $72,024.
The $8 Million Money Maker game debuted in December 2024 with five $8 million top prizes and 10 $100,000 prizes. Three $8 million prizes and four $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.
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