Greensboro Player Scores $150,000 Top Prize from Holiday Cash 50X
On Monday, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced that Danny Johnson Jr., a Greensboro resident, won a $150,000 top prize from the Holiday Cash 50X scratch-off ticket. He purchased the winning ticket at High Point BP on Greensboro Road, defying the odds of 1 in 1,165,425.
Recalling his reaction, Johnson said, “I cracked a smile but kept it cool,” though he admitted wanting to celebrate more openly. On Monday, just days after his lucky Friday win, he visited Lottery headquarters to claim his prize. After taxes, he received $107,251. Johnson plans to use the money to renovate his home, describing the win as life-changing.
Holiday Cash 50X Keeps the Excitement Alive
Released on November 5, 2024, the Holiday Cash 50X scratch-off game has already awarded two out of four top $150,000 prizes. Johnson’s win highlights the ticket’s appeal, as players enjoy the chance to win prizes ranging from $5 to $150,000.
Priced at $5, the ticket also offers a tier-two prize of $10,000, with odds of 1 in 776,950. Of the original six $10,000 prizes, only two remain. The game’s overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 4.18, making it a popular choice for holiday gaming enthusiasts.
Johnson, a fan of trying new scratch-off tickets, found fortune in this festive game, underscoring its excitement and potential for lucky moments.