A resident from North Carolina claimed that it was a "gut feeling" that prompted him to pause and purchase the scratch-off lottery ticket which granted him a prize of $100,000. Larry Dunn from Kings Mountain informed officials from the North Carolina Education Lottery that he was heading home after purchasing breakfast when he experienced a strong desire to halt and acquire a scratch-off lottery ticket. He decided to visit Amiya Express on West King Street in Kings Mountain and opted for a $30 Black Titanium ticket.