Kannapolis Resident Strikes Gold with $200,000 Scratch-off Lottery Win

In her pursuit of a thrilling moment, Traci Douglas from Kannapolis purchased a $5 scratch-off ticket and found herself the fortunate winner of a $200,000 prize.

The winning Lightning 7’s ticket was bought at ShopRite Markets on Dale Earnhardt Boulevard in Kannapolis.

With her prize claimed at the lottery headquarters, Douglas received a rewarding $142,501 after tax withholdings. The Lightning 7’s game, introduced in June, offered six $200,000 top prizes, leaving four yet to be claimed.

Notably, scratch-off game sales play a significant role, contributing an average of $2.5 million daily to education funding. Explore the impact of last year's $7.5 million lottery contributions in Rowan County by visiting www.nclottery.com and clicking on the informative "Impact" section.