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Orange County man snags $200,000 scratch-off prize

July 1, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:04 PM
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Kevin Valdez of Chapel Hill took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 top prize.

Valdez bought the lucky Cash King ticket from the Short Stop on West Main Street in Carrboro.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday to claim the prize. After required state and federal tax withholdings, Valdez took home $144,021.

The Cash King game debuted in January with four $200,000 top prizes. One $200,000 prize remains to be claimed.


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