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Columbus County couple shares $200,000 scratch-off win

January 9, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:03 PM
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Jose Castro and Maria Aguinada of Delco tried their luck on a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 top prize.

They bought the lucky Prize Link Multiplier ticket from Smoker Friendly on Reed Road in Leland.

Castro and Aguinada arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to claim the prize. They decided to split the $200,000 prize so each claimed $100,000. After required state and federal tax withholdings, they each took home $72,011.

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

Columbus County received $67 million in grants from money raised by the lottery to help with new school construction. For details on other ways money raised by the lottery made a difference for education programs in Columbus County last year, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.

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1/12/2026 01:20 - Deborah A.

Now that's how you do it! Team up and split the winnings. JOSE AND MARIA...ENJOY YOUR WIN!!!dos y dos, Buena suerte. You guys.

1/12/2026 08:15 - Berry B.

Congratulations to you both ??!!

1/11/2026 05:49 - Shirley F.

Congratulations ??

1/11/2026 06:09 - Jeff S.

Congratulations wish I could win anything no wins in Harnett countyNC Lottery
No matter where you play, your odds of winning are the same - it just takes a lot of luck! We're crossing our fingers for you, Jeff.

1/09/2026 04:11 - Douglas H.

Congratulations:-)

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