RALEIGH — Carlos Watson, of Charlotte, won $100,000 from a $50 scratch-off lottery ticket, a timely windfall for his family. Watson purchased the winning ticket from Joe’s Kwik Marts on University City Boulevard.
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Watson plans to use his winnings to pay bills and renovate his home. After the required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $72,024.
The $8 Million Money Maker game debuted in December 2024, offering five $8 million top prizes and 10 $100,000 prizes.
Three of the $8 million prizes and four $100,000 prizes remain unclaimed.
Watson expressed gratitude about his win, stating, “It’s going to really help us out a lot.”
He believes in the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason,” highlighting the significance of his victory.
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