Rowan County Woman Wins $200,000 Lottery Prize

Plans to use winnings for son's college fund and charity donations

Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:39pm

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Brittany Brewer, a resident of Rockwell, North Carolina, won a $200,000 top prize from a $5 MONOPOLY scratch-off lottery ticket. Brewer said she plans to invest the winnings in her son's college fund and donate some to her church.

Why it matters

Lottery winnings can provide life-changing opportunities, especially for funding education. This story highlights how a local resident plans to use her unexpected windfall to secure her son's future and support her community.

The details

Brewer purchased the winning $5 MONOPOLY scratch-off ticket from the Little Buck Food Mart in Kannapolis, where she works. After the required state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $144,021. Brewer said she initially had trouble believing she had won, but was ecstatic once the reality set in.

  • Brewer won the $200,000 top prize on February 5, 2026.
  • The $5 MONOPOLY game debuted in November with five $200,000 top prizes, three of which remain unclaimed.

The players

Brittany Brewer

A resident of Rockwell, North Carolina who won a $200,000 top prize from a $5 MONOPOLY scratch-off lottery ticket.

Little Buck Food Mart

The Kannapolis, North Carolina convenience store where Brewer purchased the winning lottery ticket.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to invest this for my son's future college fund.”

— Brittany Brewer

“It still doesn't feel real.”

— Brittany Brewer

What’s next

Brewer plans to use the winnings to fund her son's college education and donate a portion to her church.

The takeaway

This story highlights how a local resident's unexpected lottery windfall can provide life-changing opportunities, especially when it comes to funding education and supporting the community.