RALEIGH, N.C. — A Hertford woman struck it rich last week when her $5 gamble paid off with a $150,000 jackpot on a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off ticket.

Barbara Dean purchased the winning Xtreme Cashword ticket at All American Mart on East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in High Point. The convenience store sale turned into a life-changing moment for the lottery player.

Prize Collection and Winnings

Dean claimed her prize at the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters on Friday. After required state and federal tax withholdings were deducted, she walked away with $107,626 in winnings.

The Xtreme Cashword game, which launched in October, originally offered six top prizes of $150,000 each. With Dean’s win, only one $150,000 prize remains unclaimed, according to lottery officials.

Community Impact

Beyond individual winners, the lottery continues to benefit local education initiatives. Perquimans County, where Dean resides, recently received a substantial $48.9 million grant funded by lottery proceeds to support the construction of a new school facility.

The North Carolina Education Lottery directs its proceeds toward various educational programs throughout the state. Residents can learn more about how lottery funds specifically impact Perquimans County education programs by visiting www.nclottery.com and accessing the “Impact” section of the website.

Game Details

The Xtreme Cashword scratch-off tickets retail for $5 each and feature word-based gameplay typical of crossword-style lottery games. Players can purchase tickets at authorized retailers throughout North Carolina.