🎉 Jacksonville Man Wins $100,000 on $50 Scratch-Off Before Work — “It Feels Pretty Good”
Jacksonville, NC — A routine stop for gas on the way to work turned into a life-changing morning for one Onslow County man, who scratched his way to a $100,000 win on the $10 Million Spectacular scratch-off game.
💵 $50 Ticket Leads to Six-Figure Payday
The lucky winner, who purchased his ticket at the Circle K on Lejeune Boulevard, said he felt “pretty good” after uncovering the big win on the $50 scratch-off — one of the North Carolina Education Lottery’s premium games.
He scratched the ticket after arriving at work, revealing the tier-three $100,000 prize, and immediately called his wife to share the news.
“She couldn’t believe it. She couldn’t go back to sleep,” the man said with a smile.
🏦 Prize Claimed and Plans Made
The Jacksonville resident visited lottery headquarters shortly afterward to claim his prize. After federal and state taxes, he walked away with $71,764.
As for what comes next?
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✅ Vacation in Portugal with his wife
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✅ Pay off some bills
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✅ Save the rest
🎫 About the $10 Million Spectacular
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Ticket cost: $50
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Prize range: $50 – $10 million
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Odds of any win: 1 in 3.11
Remaining Top Prizes:
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🥇 $10 million: 1 prize remains
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🥈 $1 million: 2 of 20 prizes still available
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🥉 $100,000: 3 of 20 prizes still up for grabs
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Odds of winning a $100K prize: 1 in 813,895.5
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With several top-tier prizes still in play, the $10 Million Spectacular remains one of North Carolina’s most exciting scratch-off games.
This Jacksonville man’s story is proof that even a quick stop before work can lead to something spectacular — especially with the right ticket in hand.
