Grocery Run Turns Lucky: Cary Woman Wins $100K on Scratch-Off Ticket

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What started as a quick grocery stop turned into a $100,000 surprise win for Cary resident Vijaya Sundararaj—and it all came down to a single scratch-off ticket.

💰 The Big Moment

Sundararaj picked up a $30 200X The Cash scratch-off during a routine visit to a Wegmans in Morrisville. That casual purchase paid off in a big way. After state and federal taxes were taken out, she walked away with $72,018 in winnings.

She officially claimed her prize at the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters in Raleigh earlier this week.


🛒 Where It Happened

  • Ticket purchased at Wegmans on Davis Drive in Morrisville
  • Store location: 3710 Davis Drive
  • No separate statement released by the retailer

What seemed like an ordinary grocery run quickly turned into a life-changing moment.


🎟️ About the Game

The 200X The Cash scratch-off launched in November and offers some serious prize potential:

  • 🎯 3 top prizes of $5 million
  • 💵 6 prizes worth $100,000
  • 💡 Ongoing updates on remaining prizes are posted by the lottery

As winners claim prizes, the number of top payouts shrinks—making each remaining ticket even more exciting.


📚 Bigger Impact

Beyond the thrill of winning, lottery sales help fund education across the state. In fact, programs in Wake County received $64.3 million in support last year alone.


⚠️ Quick Tip for Players

Think you’ve got a winning ticket?

  • Sign the back right away
  • Store it somewhere safe
  • Follow the official claim steps to collect your prize

Sometimes, a simple errand can turn into a six-figure win—just like it did for Sundararaj.