HOKE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Sergio Tolentino-Evaristo, of Raeford, bought a $5 scratch-off on Sunday and won the first $200,000 top prize in a new lottery game, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
Tolentino-Evaristo bought his winning “Jurassic Park” ticket from Awesome Mart on Rockfish Road in Raeford.
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He arrived at the lottery headquarters on Monday to collect his prize.
After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $143,501.
The Jurassic Park game debuted this month with four $200,000 top prizes.
Three $200,000 prizes remain to be claimed.
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.
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