North Carolina Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Jackpot After Stopping for Cash to Pay Barber
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – What started as an ordinary Saturday haircut turned into a life-changing moment for one North Carolina man who walked away with a $100,000 lottery jackpot after making an unexpected stop for cash.
Oscar Rosales, of Durham, said he had just finished getting his hair trimmed when he stopped at the Lighthouse Food Mart on Holloway Street to withdraw money to pay his barber. While there, something caught his eye — a $20 Ruby Red 7’s scratch-off ticket.
“Something just told me to buy that so I went for it,” Rosales said when claiming his prize.
A Routine Stop Turns Into a Jackpot Moment
After purchasing the ticket, Rosales paid his barber and returned to his truck to scratch it off. To his surprise, the ticket revealed a $100,000 winning prize, making what was supposed to be a quick errand one of the luckiest decisions of his life.
“I couldn’t believe it,” Rosales said. “I just stopped to pay for my haircut, and now I’m going home a winner.”
Claiming the Prize
Rosales visited North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters in Raleigh on Monday to claim his prize. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $71,756.
He said the winnings will help him achieve several personal goals he has been working toward. “This will help me complete some goals that I have,” Rosales shared. “It’s definitely going to help.”
The Ruby Red 7’s Game
The Ruby Red 7’s scratch-off ticket is one of the North Carolina Education Lottery’s premium instant games, featuring large cash prizes, including several still in circulation. The $20 game offers players a chance at jackpots up to $2 million.
Lottery officials say Rosales’ win serves as a reminder that big prizes can appear in everyday moments — even between a haircut and a quick stop at a convenience store.
A Lucky Day in Durham
Local residents congratulated Rosales after the story spread, with many calling it “the ultimate lucky haircut.” The Lighthouse Food Mart, where Rosales purchased the winning ticket, will also receive a bonus from the lottery for selling the jackpot ticket.
Readers who have experienced local lottery wins or moments of unexpected luck are encouraged to share their stories in the comments at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
