Wake County woman wins $100,000 scratch-off prize

May 21, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:29 PM

Ruth O’Neal Allen of Cary took a chance on a $30 scratch-off and won a $100,000 top prize.

Allen bought her lucky $100,000 Cash Payday ticket from Trinity Park Family Fare on West Main Street in Durham.

She arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to claim her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $72,018.

The $100,000 Cash Payday game debuted in March with 80 $100,000 top prizes. Sixty-six $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

Education programs in Wake County received $64.3 million in support from lottery funds last year. For details on how lottery funds have made a difference in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, visit www.eaglebackflow.com and click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.

10 COMMENTS

5/27/2026 02:39 - alberta n.

Very interesting

5/26/2026 10:00 - james p.

good luck. to everyone. i am next.NC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you, James!

5/26/2026 09:58 - William M.

Congratulations

5/26/2026 09:06 - Linda S.

Congratulations!! I have been playing my same numbers 20 years and haven’t hit a jackpot yet!! At least NC Lottery
We're wishing you lots of luck and hoping there's a big win in your future! Good luck, Linda!

5/24/2026 05:41 - walter j.

congrats and keep on winning !

5/23/2026 04:50 - Joyce S.

Congratulations!

5/22/2026 05:25 - gloria p.

Congratulations send some good luck of here

5/22/2026 04:18 - Toriano H.

Awesome..... Blessings are Flowing.....

5/21/2026 04:15 - Stephanie M.

Big win enjoyed

5/21/2026 02:40 - Robert f.

Congratulations enjoy your big win!!!!!

Wake County woman wins $100,000 scratch-off prize

May 21, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:29 PM

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