Lee County man celebrates $100,000 scratch-off win

May 6, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:59 PM

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Oscar Mendoza of Sanford took a chance on a $30 scratch-off and won a $100,000 top prize.

Mendoza bought his lucky $100,000 Cash Payday ticket from Fastee Mart on Lee Avenue in Sanford.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to claim his 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-nine $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

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5/08/2026 12:33 - Mohammad B.

Hi

5/07/2026 02:21 - Rock S.

Congratulations

5/07/2026 12:39 - Deborah J.

Huge Congrats!

5/07/2026 07:10 - Steven B.

glad for you...to show use Winning does come true

5/07/2026 04:16 - Giulia M.

Congratulations!!!

5/06/2026 07:10 - Dana C.

Congrats!

5/06/2026 05:45 - MORRIS B.

Congratulations

5/06/2026 04:58 - danelda w.

Congratulations Oscar Mendoza!

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