CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — A Charlotte woman cashed in big time after buying a $20 scratch-off ticket, North Carolina Lottery officials announced Tuesday.
Lesti Jiminez, of Charlotte, bought a $20 ‘Perfect Gift’ scratch-off from Food Mart on Sharon Road West and ended up striking big with a $250,000 prize.
She claimed her prize on Monday and takes home $163,750 after taxes.
The scratch-off game debuted in November with three top prizes. One prize remains unclaimed.
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