Charlotte woman takes chance on $5 scratch-off, wins $150,000

CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte woman took a chance on a $5 scratch-off ticket and it paid off with a large prize.

Dionyah Thompson of Charlotte bought a Cashword Multiplier ticket from 7-Eleven on South Tryon Street in south Charlotte.

Thompson claimed her prize at the lottery headquarters Friday. She took home $106,516 after required state and federal tax withholdings.

The Cashword Multiplier debuted in August and six $150,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

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