Aug. 11 (UPI) — A North Carolina man scored a $100,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket just two years after winning a $2 million jackpot from another game.
Salisbury resident Cristien Breton told North Carolina Lottery officials he was shocked when the $100,000 Cash Payday ticket he bought from the Food Lion store on Mahaley Avenue in Salisbury turned out to be a $100,000 winner.
He said his shock was compounded by the fact that he won $2 million from a Platinum scratch-off ticket in August 2024.
“I could not believe it happened again,” Breton said. “I’ve been very lucky.”
Breton said he is making plans for his latest winnings.
“I took care of my mom the last time and this time I want to help take care of the community,” he said. “I want to help underprivileged kids who are going back to school.”
He took home $72,018 after required state and federal tax withholdings.
“It feels awesome,” Breton said. “I am definitely blessed.”
