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Wake County woman wins $100,000 scratch-off prize

May 21, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:29 PM
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Ruth O’Neal Allen of Cary took a chance on a $30 scratch-off and won a $100,000 top prize.

Allen bought her lucky $100,000 Cash Payday ticket from Trinity Park Family Fare on West Main Street in Durham.

She arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to claim her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $72,018.

The $100,000 Cash Payday game debuted in March with 80 $100,000 top prizes. Sixty-six $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

Education programs in Wake County received $64.3 million in support from lottery funds last year. For details on how lottery funds have made a difference in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.


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5/21/2026 02:40 - Robert f.

Congratulations enjoy your big win!!!!!

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