Charlotte man pockets $200,000 scratch-off win

January 9, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:56 AM

Dennis McCullough of Charlotte took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 top prize.

McCullough bought his lucky Double Your Money ticket from R & K Express Mart on Pence Road in Charlotte.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to claim his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $144,021.

The Double Your Money game debuted in August with five top prizes of $200,000. Two $200,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

12 COMMENTS

1/12/2026 02:19 - Charles B.

Congratulations!!

1/12/2026 01:24 - Joerotha L.

Congratulations

1/12/2026 01:15 - Deborah A.

So glad for you William! Congrats.I got a son in Charlotte, I hope he'll be blessed one day up there. Do something nice for yourself.

1/12/2026 10:34 - Stephanie M.

Congrats on your win.

1/12/2026 08:16 - Berry B.

Congratulations to you

1/11/2026 07:21 - Marie B.

So William J -- buy your tickets in Charlotte and Raleigh if you believe that!

1/11/2026 05:47 - Shirley F.

Congratulations ??

1/10/2026 05:57 - Da'Quinnin T.

Congratulations

1/09/2026 10:19 - william j.

Come on player's...Charlotte just keeps on having the top scratchoff off prize winners...no matter what ticket, the top winners are there and Raleigh..

1/09/2026 04:12 - Douglas H.

Congratulations:-)

1/09/2026 03:37 - mary b.

Congratulations you deserve your big win.I'm waiting for my time.

1/09/2026 11:41 - Adam R.

When will the reward drawing Digital Instants Stocking Stuffer winners be released? Draw was supposedly on 1/7.NC Lottery
Hi, Adam! Winners for this drawing have been uploaded to the drawing page now. Apologies for the delay.

Charlotte man pockets $200,000 scratch-off win

January 9, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:56 AM

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