Mahmoud Mansour of Concord took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize.
Mansour bought his lucky Red Hot Millions ticket from the Sam’s Mart on Scott Futrell Drive in Charlotte, a store where he works.
When Mansour arrived to claim his prize, 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 of $600,000 and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $430,503.
Red Hot Millions debuted in September 2023 with four $1 million top prizes. One $1 million prize remains to be claimed.
For details on how $15.8 million raised by the lottery made a difference for education programs in Cabarrus County last year, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.