A routine $30 scratch-off turned into a six-figure surprise for Cary resident Simson Biswas, who uncovered the $100,000 top prize on a Cash Payday instant ticket and later claimed his winnings at the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings, he left with $72,018 in his pocket.
According to the NC Education Lottery, Biswas bought his $30 Cash Payday ticket at the Park N Shop on East Chatham Street in Cary, then headed to the lottery’s Raleigh claim center to validate the win. The lottery notes that prizes of $100,000 or more must be claimed in person, and winners at that level typically receive about $72,018 after required withholdings.
About the Cash Payday game
The $100,000 Cash Payday instant game launched in March as a $30 scratch-off and started with 80 top prizes of $100,000 statewide. As reported by The Charlotte Observer, the game has been spitting out a steady stream of six-figure winners this spring, trimming the pool of remaining top prizes. Hoodline previously highlighted another big local hit in May with another $100,000 Cary win.
Where the money goes
Lottery proceeds in North Carolina are earmarked for education programs across the state. According to the NC Education Lottery, Wake County received roughly $64.3 million in lottery-funded support last year, a figure the agency frequently cites when announcing major prize claims.
Claiming and help resources
Players who hit six-figure prizes should be ready to present a photo ID and proof of Social Security number at the Raleigh claim center to complete the required paperwork before walking out with their winnings. For anyone feeling that gambling is causing stress or harm, the National Council on Problem Gambling offers confidential helplines and online resources at ncpgambling.org.
