Greensboro Resident Secures $200,000 Win from NC Mega Bucks Scratch-Off

A North Carolina lottery player hailing from Greensboro recently celebrated a significant financial windfall, claiming a top-tier prize of $200,000 from the popular $5 Mega Bucks scratch-off game. The winning ticket was acquired at Frank’s Grocery, situated on Rankin Mill Road in McLeansville.

Upon scratching the ticket, the fortunate individual reported an overwhelming sense of shock and excitement, describing how the sight of numerous zeroes nearly caused him to overturn his kitchen table and feel faint. The joyous news was immediately shared with his wife, who reacted with equally enthusiastic jumping and screaming. The winner noted a premonition of good fortune and emphasized the timely nature of the winnings, stating the prize arrived at an opportune moment in his life.

Following the required deductions for federal and state taxes, the Greensboro resident's net proceeds from the $200,000 prize amounted to approximately $144,000. When asked about his intentions for the newly acquired funds, he indicated plans to settle the outstanding loans on both his and his wife's automobiles.

The Mega Bucks scratch-off game, launched by the North Carolina Education Lottery on August 30, 2024, offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to the top prize of $200,000. With this recent claim, three top prizes of $200,000 are still available for players. The odds of winning this coveted top prize are set at 1 in 1,234,580.

Beyond the grand prize, the game also features a second-tier prize of $10,000, with two such prizes currently remaining in circulation, offering odds of 1 in 617,290. A third-tier prize of $1,000 is also attainable, with 15 such prizes yet to be claimed. Numerous smaller prizes, ranging from $5 to $500, contribute to the game's overall odds of winning any prize, which stand at 1 in 4.35.