Rowan County man collects $150,000 scratch-off win

June 3, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:10 PM

Jimmel Williams of Salisbury took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $150,000 top prize.

Williams bought his lucky Jungle Cashword ticket from the Circle K on South Salisbury Avenue in Granite Quarry.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday to claim his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $108,016.

The Jungle Cashword game debuted in May with five $150,000 top prizes. Three $150,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

12 COMMENTS

6/10/2026 09:13 - Mark v.

Never win anythingNC Lottery
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, Mark.

6/09/2026 03:31 - shirley b.

Hey NCEL Where is 4444 and 5555? What kind of lottery after 20 years can't drop these two numbers? Make it make sense. Stop playing with these players and let them fall. Players give too much not to be played!!!!NC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you and we hope your favorite number hits soon, Shirley!

6/09/2026 12:17 - Maggie R.

when am I going to win this thing cash five playing now for five years

6/08/2026 09:22 - MAURICE C.

I have been playing scratch-offs since 2006, and I have never won a top prize. I can't even win Lucke reward drawings or past play tickets. I don't get it.NC Lottery
It definitely takes a lot of luck to be a big winner. We're crossing our fingers for you, Maurice!

6/07/2026 03:46 - Debbie J.

On cash 5 for winning drawing of $731,000 how come it only reads online winner,but no location.NC Lottery
Hi Debbie, the winner location will be announced once they have come to claim their prize. Thanks for the question!

6/07/2026 01:03 - Larry W.

Twice it went black when getting getting bonus! Not acting right!

6/05/2026 05:36 - Kwesi S.

Congratulations! Nice to hear a winning ticket was in there. Ive played and won a lil here and there. Happy to hear you winning Jim!

6/05/2026 12:49 - Mohammad B.

Doesn’t work

6/04/2026 01:38 - Robert f.

Congratulations maybe one of these days I will win the top prize NC Lottery
We're wishing you the best of luck, Robert!

6/04/2026 12:28 - roberta n.

Fantastic gift and true blessing.

6/04/2026 12:00 - Tatiana D.

I am curious, do you have to be a North Carolina resident to participate in a raffle?NC Lottery
Hi, Tatiana! Players do not need to be a NC resident to purchase Celebrate America raffle tickets, though you must be physically located within NC borders at the time of purchase to buy tickets online.

6/03/2026 02:22 - Roger K.

Congratulations on your big win! Sure wish I could win right now! I got a few bills I would like to pay off! What's left, I would take a needed vacation!

Rowan County man collects $150,000 scratch-off win

June 3, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:10 PM

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