Summary
- Stopping to buy a scratch-off ticket on the way to work transformed a North Carolina lottery player's life with an incredible $100,000 win.
- A thrilled winner claimed a six-figure prize from the $10 Million Spectacular scratch-off ticket.
- For just $50, you could unlock a world of possibilities. Imagine the thrill of winning the grand prize of $10 million, or savoring the sweet victory of capturing one of the two $1 million prizes. Even walking away with one of the three $100,000 prizes could be life-changing.
A Jacksonville resident in North Carolina is feeling more than just “pretty good” these days after a thrilling win on a $50 scratch-off ticket, tallying up to an impressive $100,000. Late last week, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced that this fortunate local snagged the substantial prize playing their popular game, $10 Million Spectacular.
Winning $100,000 makes a Jacksonville resident feel pretty good
During an interview with an official from the Lottery, a man shared an ordinary moment that changed his life. On his way to work in Jacksonville, he decided to stop by the Circle K on Lejeune Boulevard and try his luck with a $50 scratch-off ticket. To his astonishment, that ticket revealed a tier-three prize, turning his hunch into a $100,000 triumph. Reflecting on the day his fortunes shifted, he humbly said, It feels pretty good. With his ticket in hand, he went about his day as usual and chose to scratch it during a break at work. Little did he know, hiding beneath the surface was the life-changing sum of $100,000. Overwhelmed with excitement, he called his wife immediately to share the thrilling news. She couldn't believe it. She couldn't go back to sleep, he recounted, the disbelief still clear in his voice. In the days that followed, he made his way back to the Lottery to claim his prize, which amounted to $71,764 after taxes. When asked about his plans for this unexpected windfall, he smiled with dreams of adventure. He and his wife are planning a vacation to Portugal, a chance to relax and explore together. Alongside their travel dreams, he intends to settle some bills and wisely save the remainder, ensuring his good fortune benefits them long into the future.
Several top prizes are up for grabs from the $10 Million Spectacular ticket
Imagine holding a $10 Million Spectacular ticket, each one bringing the exciting possibility of winning somewhere between $50 and an astounding $10 million. For $50, you're not just buying a ticket; you're stepping into a world where the odds of winning anything are close—1 in 3.11. When this game first dazzled players, there were five chances to bag a staggering $10 million prize. Now, the spotlight shines on the last remaining jackpot, with odds of 1 in 3,255,582. But fortune has more stories to tell. There's the enticing $1 million prize, the tier-two gem in this series, and two out of the original 20 are still waiting to be claimed. Here, the odds stand at 1 in 813,895.5. Then, there's the chance for $100,000, a tier-three prize with odds of 1 in 813,895.5—three lucky winners among the twenty original prizes are yet to emerge. Below these grand prizes, a treasure trove of winnings from $50,000 down to $50 is still in the mix.
