CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte man scored a $100,000 lottery prize when he took a chance on a scratch-off game, lottery officials said.
Jorge Meraz Mendez bought his lucky $5,000,000 Ultimate ticket from the BP on Yorkmont Road in Charlotte. When he scratched it off, Meraz Mendez won $100,000.
He collected his prize at North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters on Monday. After taxes, Meraz Mendez brought home $65,500.
The $5,000,000 Ultimate game debuted in March 2023 with five top prizes of $5 million and 15 $100,000 prizes. Three top prizes remain to be claimed and five $100,000 tickets still available.
Playing the lottery is a form of gambling. If you are concerned about your gambling or worried about a friend, you can call the NC Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-718-5543. You can also contact the National Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.