Abraham Hernandez, of Wilson, bought a $30 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in the new $5,000,000 Ultimate scratch-off game, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
Hernandez bought his winning ticket from Mar-Mac Express Mart on U.S. 117 South in Dudley.
He arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect his prize.
After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $71,259.
Where can I get the latest lottery numbers?
Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night.
You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website.
