ROANOKE, Va. – Donald Hairston had to patiently wait to claim his $100,000 prize.
The Roanoke retiree bought a $100,000 Cash Scratcher at the K Food Store on Cove Road in Roanoke.
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When he scratched it, neither he nor his wife could believe he won the grand prize.
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He told Virginia Lottery officials he plans to use the winnigs to pay bills.
The $100,000 Cash game features prizes ranging from $5 up to a $100,000 top prize.
The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 1,468,800. The odds of winning any prize in this game are 1 in 4.19.
Mr. Hairston, who is retired, said he plans to use his winnings to pay bills.