CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte woman is now planning her dream trip to Paris with her fiancée after winning $150,000 playing the North Carolina Education Lottery.
Lottery officials said 46-year-old Amie Sears of Charlotte took a chance on a $5 scratch-off ticket and won big!
“Since I was a little kid, I always wanted to go to Paris,” Sears said. “I think my mom instilled it in me.”
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.
Sears bought her $5 Cashword Multiplier ticket from the Harris Teeter on Rea Road in Charlotte. She said the crossword scratch-offs are her favorite games.
“I like playing those because it’s entertainment for me,” she said. “It takes time to scratch every little letter.”
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