North Carolina Woman Claims Top Prize in New Lottery Game

A Surprising Turn of Events

A woman from Clinton, North Carolina, became the first to claim the top prize in a newly introduced scratch-off game. Her unlucky workday took an unexpected turn when she won $200,000 with the Prize Link Multiplier.

A lottery player in North Carolina encountered a delightful surprise after experiencing a rough day at work. On Saturday, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced that a player from Clinton secured the first top prize in a recently released lottery game.

After a Challenging Day at Work, a Lottery Player Receives an Unexpected Surprise

The fortunate lottery player bought her $5 Prize Link Multiplier ticket at Bonnetsville Kwik Stop on Roseboro Highway in Clinton. In a conversation with a Lottery official, the woman shared that she had a difficult day at work and decided to try her luck with the new lottery game.

“I chose to stop and pick up some scratch-offs after a tough day at work. Playing always brightens my mood,” she confessed.

To her astonishment, the woman from Clinton won the first top prize from the game, securing an impressive $200,000 payout. Winning such a significant amount can be overwhelming, and the woman acknowledged that she initially found it hard to believe.

“I had to pinch myself. I couldn’t believe it was real,” she admitted.

When asked about her lottery habits, the fortunate winner shared that she enjoys purchasing tickets for new games when they are launched. On Friday, the Clinton resident visited the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters to claim her substantial prize. After accounting for state and federal taxes, her bank account saw an increase of $143,501. When inquired about her plans for the windfall, she mentioned that she intends to pay some bills and begin planning for her retirement.

More Prizes Await in the Prize Pink Multiplier Game

• The North Carolina Education Lottery’s Prize Pink Multiplier scratch-off game was introduced on April 1, 2025.
• Each ticket is priced at $5, offering players the opportunity to win prizes ranging from $5 to $200,000.
• The overall odds of winning any prize in the Prize Pink Multiplier game are 1 in 4.31.

Specifically, the odds of securing the $200,000 top prize in this popular game are 1 in 1,234,116. With the first $200,000 prize claimed, four more top prizes are still available. A second-tier prize offers $10,000. Out of the 10 such prizes available at the game’s launch, nine remain unclaimed. The odds of winning a $10,000 second-tier prize are 1 in 617,058.