North Carolina man scores $1 million win from $30 scratch-off lottery ticket

Published 1:53 pm Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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The North Carolina Education Lottery has reported that a Millionaire Maker scratch-off ticket has done just that for a Halifax County man.

James Turner, of Roanoke Rapids, took a chance on a $30 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million prize.

Turner bought his lucky Millionaire Maker ticket from Bobby’s Grocery on Bolling Road in Roanoke Rapids.

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When Turner arrived at lottery headquarters Friday, he had a decision to make: He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the lump-sum amount of $600,000 and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $427,509.

For details on impacts across the state from lottery funds, go to nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.

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