Concord resident Antonio Mancino turned a routine $30 grocery run into a serious windfall after scratching off a top prize on the Cash Payday instant ticket. The $100,000 win translated into a net payout of about $72,018 once state and federal withholdings were taken out, turning a quick stop in northeast Charlotte into a life-changing errand. His score adds to a run of recent $100,000 Cash Payday wins popping up around North Carolina this spring.
Where He Bought the Ticket and What He Took Home
According to Queen City News, Mancino picked up the $30 Cash Payday ticket at the Harris Teeter on Brookdale Drive in northeast Charlotte. That is where he uncovered the $100,000 top prize and ultimately accepted a net payout of $72,018 after required withholdings.
About the Game and How Other Winners Fare
The $100,000 Cash Payday instant game launched in March, rolling out statewide with 80 top prizes on the board, according to local coverage. WXII and other outlets have noted that winners of the $100,000 top prize generally walk away with roughly $72,018 after taxes. Coverage compiled on how dozens of the game's top prizes remain unclaimed points out that there are still many chances left for players hoping to replicate Mancino's luck.
How to Claim and What Winners Should Know
The NC Education Lottery advises players to sign the back of any winning ticket right away and to follow its official claim procedures. Prizes of $100,000 or more must be claimed in person at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. The NC Education Lottery also reminds winners to bring a valid photo ID and their Social Security number, and to keep winning tickets secure while using only official channels to claim large prizes.
