Danny Johnson Jr. of Greensboro will remodel his home after a $5 scratch-off purchase on Friday turned into a $150,000 top prize win.
“My house has needed a lot of work for years,” Johnson said. “This win is life-changing.”
Johnson bought his lucky Holiday Cash 50X ticket from the High Point BP on Greensboro Road in High Point. He said he likes to play the new scratch-offs when they come out.
“I cracked a smile when I first saw it,” Johnson recalled. “But I tried to keep it cool.”
Johnson admitted he was shocked but wanted to stay calm after scratching his ticket at the gas pump.
“I wanted to holler but I knew better,” Johnson laughed.
He arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to claim his prize and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $107,251.
The Holiday Cash 50X game debuted in November with four top prizes of $150,000. Two $150,000 prizes remain to be claimed.
Play Smart, Gift Smart is the N.C. Education Lottery's annual campaign highlighting the risks of youth gambling. The campaign raises awareness that popular holiday scratch-offs should only be gifted to adults. In this year’s campaign, North Carolinians can donate school supplies at a lottery claim center, support a good cause, and get a chance to win a prize. Visit NCEL Play Smart for more information.
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