$5 Lottery Ticket Sparks Chaos After Union County Woman Wins $150,000
A Union County woman got the surprise of a lifetime when a $5 lottery ticket exploded into a $150,000 win — and she definitely didn’t keep it quiet.
Taylor Lee said the moment it hit her, she completely lost it. “Oh my God, oh my God,” she recalled, admitting she started freaking out as people nearby stared in confusion. Totally fair reaction, honestly.
She bought the winning Holiday Cashword ticket at Crossroads Grill on North Broome Street in Waxhaw. What started as a small, casual purchase quickly turned into pure chaos and excitement.
Here’s how it played out:
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?? Ticket cost: $5
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? Prize: $150,000
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? Take-home after taxes: Just over $108,000
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? Plan for the money: A brand-new car
Lee claimed her prize at lottery headquarters on Friday, still riding the high of the unexpected win. The Holiday Cashword game launched in November and featured three $150,000 grand prizes — and with her win, two have already been claimed.
