New Bern, NC, September 10, 2025
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Christopher Hicks, a resident of New Bern, hit the jackpot with a $20 scratch-off ticket, winning $100,000 from the North Carolina Education Lottery. After tax withholdings, he will receive $71,756. This win highlights the growing trend of significant lottery victories in the area, including a recent $6.7 million digital instant jackpot. The excitement surrounding lottery games continues to captivate the local community.
New Bern, NC – Christopher Hicks, a resident of New Bern, has struck it rich after purchasing a $20 scratch-off ticket, winning an impressive $100,000 from the North Carolina Education Lottery. Hicks claimed his prize on Monday at the lottery headquarters after buying the winning ticket, the $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe, at the Fairfield Fuel Market located on Broad Creek Road in New Bern.
Due to federal and state tax withholdings, Hicks will take home a total of $71,756 from his lucrative lottery win. He became the latest in a growing list of lottery winners in the area who have taken home substantial prizes, showcasing the excitement and hope that scratch-off games continue to generate among residents.
This announcement comes shortly after another remarkable lottery win in New Bern, where another player claimed the largest digital instant jackpot in North Carolina lottery history, valued at $6.7 million. That winning ticket, purchased for just $2 for the Monopoly game, has made headlines as the biggest digital instant win since the digital games launched in November 2023. The odds of hitting the Grand Fortune jackpot were recorded at an astronomical 1 in 25,000,000, making the win even more extraordinary.
In the case of the digital instant games, the prize resets at $150,000 and continues to rise, giving players ongoing opportunities to win significant amounts. Winners have a timeframe of 180 days to claim their prizes, adding to the excitement surrounding these instant games.
Hicks’ win, alongside that of the other lottery victor, puts the spotlight on the popularity of scratch-off tickets and lottery games in the region. The North Carolina Education Lottery offers various games with different themes and prize structures, attracting players from all walks of life. As lottery games evolve, the interest from the community remains high, promoting a sense of anticipation with each drawing.
Lottery enthusiasts can tune in to watch Mega Millions draws at 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and Powerball draws at 10:59 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. In addition to live draws, the North Carolina lottery results are available online, providing transparency and accessibility to players eager to check their tickets.
In light of the growing lottery excitement, officials have reiterated the importance of responsible gambling. Individuals who may face challenges due to gambling addiction are encouraged to seek help, with resources such as the national gambling hotline available at 1-800-522-4700 and the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
As New Bern continues to witness significant lottery wins, Hicks’ story serves as a reminder of the potential rewards of participating in such games. It highlights the unpredictable nature of luck and the dreams that lottery prizes can make a reality for fortunate winners in the community.
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