Clinton woman wins $200,000 top prize on scratch-off

Clinton Woman Wins $200,000 Top Prize on Scratch-Off

CLINTON, NC—Celsa Lopez Paz of Clinton struck it big with a $5 scratch-off ticket, winning a $200,000 top prize. Lopez Paz purchased her winning Red Hot Slots ticket from Tropicana Supermarket on Southeast Boulevard in Clinton.

She claimed her prize at lottery headquarters, where after state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $143,001.

The Red Hot Slots game, which debuted in May, initially offered five $200,000 top prizes. With Lopez Paz’s win, three of these top prizes remain to be claimed.

Congratulations to Celsa Lopez Paz on her fantastic win!

Shore News Network Staff Report

Shore News Network Staff Report is the official newsroom byline used by Shore News Network when a story is produced through the collaborative work of multiple members of the editorial team rather than a single reporter.

This newsroom account is reserved for articles that involve contributions from multiple journalists, editors, photographers, researchers, or news desk staff. It is also used for developing stories that are updated as new verified information becomes available, as well as for community announcements, weather coverage, public safety alerts, election results, and other newsroom-produced content.

Every article published under the Shore News Network Staff Report byline is reviewed and edited in accordance with the organization's editorial standards for accuracy, fairness, attribution, and transparency. Information is verified through official government agencies, court records, law enforcement, public documents, direct reporting, interviews, and other reliable primary and secondary sources before publication whenever possible.

The Staff Report account does not use artificial intelligence to independently generate news or publish unverified information. AI-assisted tools may occasionally be used for editorial support tasks such as transcription, formatting, grammar review, or workflow efficiency, but all published content is subject to human editorial oversight and approval by Shore News Network's newsroom staff.

As an independently owned digital news organization, Shore News Network is committed to original reporting, public safety journalism, government accountability, local community coverage, and breaking news throughout New Jersey and surrounding regions. Stories published under the Staff Report byline reflect the collective experience and editorial judgment of the Shore News Network newsroom.

Readers who have corrections, additional information, or news tips related to a Staff Report article are encouraged to contact the newsroom at news@shorenewsnetwork.com. Shore News Network welcomes factual corrections and updates as part of its commitment to accurate, transparent journalism.