New Bern, September 10, 2025
News Summary
Christopher Hicks of New Bern has won a remarkable $100,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket bought at the Fairfield Fuel Market. After taxes, he took home $71,756. This win follows another significant jackpot of $6.7 million claimed in New Bern, emphasizing the popularity and potential of scratch-off tickets in North Carolina. The NC Lottery continues to engage lottery enthusiasts with regular draws and promotes responsible gambling resources.
New Bern Resident Claims $100,000 Prize from Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
New Bern resident Christopher Hicks has won a substantial $100,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket purchased at a local store. Hicks bought the ticket, a $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe, from Fairfield Fuel Market located on Broad Creek Road in New Bern. He claimed his prize at the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters on September 9, 2025.
After deductions for federal and state taxes, Hicks took home $71,756. The winnings highlight the lucrative potential of scratch-off tickets, which are popular among lottery players in North Carolina.
This win comes on the heels of another significant lottery victory in New Bern, where a different resident recently claimed the largest digital instant jackpot in North Carolina lottery history, amounting to $6.7 million. The winning ticket for that jackpot was part of the Monopoly game and was purchased for just $2.
In general, lottery enthusiasts can look forward to regular draws, with Mega Millions taking place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. Powerball draws are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m., while NC Lottery draws are broadcast every night at 11:22 p.m. Additionally, lottery results and updates can be accessed online.
The impressive jackpot of $6.7 million marked the highest amount ever awarded for a digital instant win since the game’s inception in November 2023. The prior record for digital instant wins stood at $1.3 million. The Grand Fortune jackpot, which resets at $150,000, surpassed all previous records, with odds of winning set at 1 in 25,000,000. The lucky winner from the recent digital instant win has 180 days to claim their prize.
The NC Lottery encourages responsible gambling and provides resources for individuals who may need assistance with gambling addiction. The national gambling hotline number is 1-800-522-4700, and more information is available through the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
Lottery Frequently Asked Questions
What are the chances of winning a lottery jackpot?
The odds vary depending on the game. For example, the odds of winning the Grand Fortune jackpot were 1 in 25,000,000.
How much does Christopher Hicks take home after taxes?
After federal and state tax withholdings, Hicks took home $71,756 from his $100,000 prize.
Where can lottery results be found?
Lottery results are available online, as well as through regular television broadcasts after each draw.
What resources are available for gambling addiction?
The NC Lottery provides a national gambling hotline number at 1-800-522-4700 for individuals seeking help with gambling problems.
How much is the Grand Fortune jackpot reset to?
The Grand Fortune jackpot resets at $150,000, and it continues to increase from there until it is won.
Key Features of Current Lottery Events
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Winner’s Name | Christopher Hicks |
| Winning Amount | $100,000 |
| Location of Ticket Purchase | Fairfield Fuel Market, Broad Creek Road, New Bern |
| Net Amount after Tax | $71,756 |
| Biggest Digital Instant Win | $6.7 million |
| Grand Fortune Jackpot Odds | 1 in 25,000,000 |
| Jackpot Reset Amount | $150,000 |
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- WNCT News
- Wikipedia: North Carolina Education Lottery
- WITN News
- Google Search: New Bern Lottery Winnings
- NC Lottery News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- WCTI News
- Google News: New Bern Lottery
- WRAL News
- Google Scholar: North Carolina Lottery
- ABC11 News
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