New Bern, North Carolina, September 10, 2025
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Christopher Hicks from New Bern, North Carolina, won a $100,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket bought at Fairfield Fuel Market. After taxes, he received $71,756. His win highlights the lottery’s potential rewards while reminding players to manage their finances responsibly. The NC Education Lottery continues to offer exciting opportunities for players, with significant recent wins fostering hopes among residents.
New Bern – Christopher Hicks, a resident of New Bern, North Carolina, recently claimed a significant prize of $100,000 from a scratch-off ticket purchased at the Fairfield Fuel Market. The winning ticket was part of the NC Education Lottery’s $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe game. Hicks made his purchase on a regular day, but little did he know that his luck was about to change.
Hicks visited the lottery headquarters on Monday to officially claim his prize. After the required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home a total of $71,756. This win highlights the potential for substantial rewards in the lottery, but it also comes with financial responsibilities, such as managing the taxes associated with large winnings.
The news of Hicks’s win was publicized on September 9, 2025, serving as a reminder of the excitement surrounding the lottery and the opportunities it presents. The NC Education Lottery draws are a popular source of entertainment and hope for many individuals in North Carolina.
Lottery drawings are advertised widely in the region, with Mega Millions draws taking place at 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Powerball draws scheduled for 10:59 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Additionally, NC Lottery draws occur every night at 11:22 p.m. Participants can also access the latest results online, offering a convenient way for players to check their tickets.
Hicks’s win is not the only recent major lottery victory in New Bern. A different local resident recently claimed the largest digital instant jackpot in North Carolina’s lottery history, amounting to a staggering $6.7 million. This record-breaking win stemmed from a Monopoly game ticket purchased for only $2. The odds of winning such a Grand Fortune jackpot were listed at an impressive 1 in 25,000,000.
This latest digital instant win is notably the largest since these games were introduced in November 2023. The prize resets itself at $150,000 and continues to climb, making it an exciting opportunity for players in the state. The winner of this massive jackpot also has a window of 180 days to claim their prize, meaning anticipation will build as they navigate their next steps.
These significant wins underscore the appeal of lottery games among residents, but they also come with reminders. Individuals and players are encouraged to be mindful of their gambling habits. A reminder about the importance of seeking help for gambling addiction has been issued along with resources such as the national gambling hotline number at 1-800-522-4700 and the National Council on Problem Gambling website, reflecting a commitment to responsible gaming.
As lottery games continue to capture the interest and dreams of players, the stories of winners like Christopher Hicks serve as motivating tales that remind people of the exciting possibilities that can come from a simple ticket purchase.
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