A quick stop on Ramsey Street just paid off in a big way for a Fayetteville woman. Maehelen Gray hit a $100,000 top prize on a $30 Cash Payday scratch-off, then made the trip to lottery headquarters to cash in. After state and federal tax withholdings, she walked out with $72,018 in actual take-home money. The win adds to a growing list of six-figure payouts from the Cash Payday game, which has been quietly churning out big winners across North Carolina since its March debut.
Where the Ticket Was Bought
Gray bought her lucky $30 Cash Payday ticket at Ramsey 24 Food Mart on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville before heading to lottery headquarters to claim the prize, according to ABC11. The station reports that, after the required state and federal withholdings, she took home $72,018.
About the Cash Payday Game
The $100,000 Cash Payday scratch-off launched in March as a $30 ticket featuring 80 top prizes of $100,000 statewide, one of the richer instant games the agency has rolled out, according to the NC Education Lottery. When the game debuted, it also came with a short flash second-chance promotion for players who entered their tickets.
Where the Prizes Stand Now
ABC11 noted that 71 of the game’s 80 $100,000 top prizes were still unclaimed at the time of Gray’s win. That number has been shrinking as the lottery logs new winners and processes claims from across the state.
Winners Popping Up Across North Carolina
Lottery news releases show a string of recent $100,000 Cash Payday wins, including players in Wake County and Charlotte who also walked away with roughly $72,018 after withholdings. The streak highlights how quickly those top prizes are being snapped up, according to the NC Education Lottery.
What to Know
Gray’s windfall is a reminder that a life-changing payout can come from a single scratch-off, and that older tickets sitting in a wallet or glovebox might still have something to give. For the latest prize counts, remaining jackpots, and current promotions, the state lottery website keeps an updated list of winners, game odds, and official rules.
