New Bern, September 10, 2025
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Christopher Hicks, a resident of New Bern, has won a stunning $100,000 from a lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at Fairfield Fuel Market. The ticket, part of the North Carolina Education Lottery’s $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe series, cost Hicks only $20. After taxes, he takes home $71,756. This win contributes to the buzz around lottery games in North Carolina, further highlighting recent large wins in the area and the excitement surrounding the potential for life-changing prizes.
New Bern – Christopher Hicks, a resident of New Bern, has claimed a remarkable $100,000 prize from a lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at the Fairfield Fuel Market located on Broad Creek Road. This significant win comes from the North Carolina Education Lottery’s $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe scratch-off ticket, which Hicks bought for $20.
On Monday, Hicks visited the lottery headquarters to officially claim his prize. After the federal and state taxes were deducted, he took home $71,756. This win adds to the excitement around lottery games in North Carolina, where residents have recently seen substantial prizes awarded.
The news of Hicks’ winnings was released on September 9, 2025, highlighting not just his victory, but also the undercurrent of lottery excitement flowing through the community. The North Carolina Lottery offers various games, including the ever-popular Mega Millions and Powerball, which are drawn multiple times a week. Mega Millions draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m., while Powerball draws occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. Additionally, local Lottery draws are broadcast nightly at 11:22 p.m..
Locals interested in lottery results can easily access them online through various platforms, including dedicated lottery websites. In recent months, New Bern has also witnessed other impressive wins, including a winner who claimed the largest digital instant jackpot in North Carolina lottery history valued at $6.7 million.
This particular jackpot was won through the Monopoly digital game, purchased for just $2. With the odds of winning the Grand Fortune jackpot being a staggering 1 in 25,000,000, the recent claim highlights the possibilities that scratch-off and digital instant games offer.
The digital instant win, which represents the biggest payout since these games were introduced in November 2023, reset at $150,000 and is expected to continue increasing. The fortunate winner of the digital jackpot also has 180 days to claim their prize, marking a time of great excitement and anticipation for both the winner and the community.
Such significant wins foster enthusiasm around gambling; however, it is also essential for players to be mindful of responsible gaming practices. Individuals experiencing challenges with gambling are encouraged to seek help through available resources, including the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 and the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
As the North Carolina Lottery continues to engage residents and provide opportunities for life-changing wins, community members remain hopeful as they purchase tickets and participate in the games that promise a chance at wealth and financial freedom.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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- Google Scholar: North Carolina Lottery
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