North Carolina is buzzing with lottery excitement after two lucky players snagged impressive prizes within a week!
Cash 5 DoublePlay Jackpot Falls in Greensboro
First up, Mauris Matos from Greensboro is celebrating a life-changing $246,260 jackpot win from the Cash 5 DoublePlay game. He purchased the winning ticket for just $1 at Bessemer Stop in Greensboro. After taxes, Matos took home a cool $176,255, but has chosen to remain tight-lipped about his spending plans.
With a $1 #Cash5 ticket, Mauris Matos took a chance on Monday night and hit the $246,260 jackpot! Matos purchased his winning ticket from Bessemer Stop on Bessemer Avenue in #Greensboro. Nice win, Mauris! https://t.co/KiDLimhC8R pic.twitter.com/wqpPC9DHrw
— NC Education Lottery (@nclottery) July 10, 2024
New Supreme 7s Scratch-Off Rewards Clayton Resident
Lois Driver of Clayton is another happy lottery winner, snagging the first $100,000 prize from the brand new Supreme 7s scratch-off game. Driver purchased her winning ticket at Benson Food Mart in Benson for $30. This exciting new game offers four top prizes of $4 million each, with nine more $100,000 prizes still up for grabs after Driver’s win. Following tax deductions, Driver walked away with nearly $72,000.
Lois Driver took a chance and won the first $100,000 prize on the new $30 Supreme 7s scratch-off. Driver purchased her lucky winning ticket from Benson Food Mart on East Main Street in #Benson. Way to go, Lois! https://t.co/E6ZQQmmuhl pic.twitter.com/wuiQOKvyhV
— NC Education Lottery (@nclottery) July 9, 2024
Lottery Wins Coincide with Treatment Expansion
These wins come at a significant time for North Carolina, as a new initiative expands access to metrics-based gambling treatment programs for those struggling with problem gambling.
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How to Play and Win
For North Carolina residents looking to try their luck, Cash 5 tickets can be purchased from retailers statewide, online through the North Carolina Education Lottery website, or via their mobile app. Supreme 7s scratch-off tickets are also available for purchase at authorized retailers across the state.
Congratulations to Mauris Matos and Lois Driver! Their wins are a reminder that a small investment in a lottery ticket can lead to a big windfall. However, it’s important to gamble responsibly and seek help if needed.
