Monday, June 15, 2026

Leland woman wins $100K lottery prize

You Zhu of Leland tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won a $100,000 top prize. (Port City Daily/file photo)

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — You Zhu of Leland tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won a $100,000 top prize.

Zhu bought her scratch-off from the Walmart on New Pointe Boulevard in Leland. She arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to claim her prize and, after state and federal tax withholdings, took home $72,018.

The $100,000 Cash Payday game debuted in March with 80 $100,000 top prizes; 68 prizes remain to be claimed.


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