Wingate man wins lottery in North Carolina

WINGATE, N.C. — A Wingate resident became $100,000 richer after winning a lottery scratch-off ticket, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced Tuesday.

Bobby Lynch of Wingate spent $30 on a 200X The Cash scratch-off ticket at the XPress Mart gas station convenience store on US 74 East in Wingate, according to the NC Lottery.

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Lynch collected his winnings on Tuesday. His total winnings were $71,509 after required state and federal taxes.

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According to the NC Lottery, the 200X The Cash game first debuted in March 2022. The game has six top prizes worth $5 million and 18 prizes worth $100,000. As of Tuesday, one of the $5 million prizes and one of the $100,000 prizes remain unclaimed.

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