Summary
- In Lexington, North Carolina, a woman took a chance on the $30 MAX-A-MILLION scratch-off game.
- The lucky woman’s son foresaw her winning with number 55, a prediction that led her to a delightful $100,000 prize.
- For just $30, players can embark on an exciting adventure for a chance to win prizes ranging from $30 all the way up to a life-changing $1 million.
When a mother heard her child predict she'd hit the jackpot, she might have chuckled at the whimsy of it. But then, against all odds, she did just that, winning an incredible $100,000 that will change her life for the better. Earlier this week, the North Carolina Education Lottery shared some exciting news: a player from Lexington scored a tier-two win in the MAX-A-MILLION scratch-off game, walking away with a whopping $100,000 prize.
"I hope you win on number 55"
A stroke of luck unveiled itself at the Quality Mart on Cotton Grove Road in Lexington, where a mom of three clinched the winning ticket. Her journey recently led her to the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters to embrace her life-changing fortune. After navigating through state and federal taxes, her account gleamed with an added $71,758. The moment of revelation came as she sat in her car with her husband. As she scratched the ticket, one of her children eagerly chimed in, I hope you win on number 55. To their amazement, the number 55 indeed turned out to be the key to her $100,000 windfall. Shock and joy intertwined as she exclaimed, Did we really win this? Disbelief lingered, but excitement surged with her words, This is pretty awesome. When asked about her plans, the elated winner shared her intentions to put some of the winnings towards home improvements, while the rest would be wisely tucked away in savings.
Many top prizes remain in play from MAX-A-MILLION
Imagine holding a $30 MAX-A-MILLION ticket, your gateway to prizes ranging from a modest $30 to a life-changing $1 million. This exhilarating game was introduced by the North Carolina Education Lottery on March 4, 2025, bursting into the scene with 25 tantalizing top prizes of $1 million each. The odds stood at 1 in 363,970.8, but now, 19 million-dollar dreams still await their winners. Dreaming of something just a bit smaller? The second-tier prize of $100,000 presents its own challenge with odds set at 1 in 909,927. Recently, a lucky winner claimed one of these prizes, leaving eight remaining for the inspired and hopeful. Not to be overlooked, the third-tier prize bestows $20,000 to its winners, with odds of 1 in 454,963.5. Four of these prizes have already spread their joy, leaving 16 still within reach. The allure of this game is its extraordinary odds: with overall chances of winning any prize being 1 in a mere 2.95, each ticket holds a promise of possibility. So, why not let optimism guide your hand as you scratch away and discover what fate has in store for you?
