Video: Reaction to $1 million second-chance win

May 11, 2017 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:55 AM

Jesse Callahan of Greensboro is a dreamer. And, now that he’s won $1 million in our first Extreme Millions Second-Chance drawing, he plans to turn his creative ideas into reality.

“I’ve got a lot of projects,” said Callahan, a 28-year-old Internet marketer. “This gives me the freedom to pursue those dreams.”

He plans to work on his art and music.

“Everybody loves the arts,” Callahan said. “But they don’t want to support them. Now I can.”

Callahan wants to develop a self-improvement program to help people make the most of their time. He also plans to visit South Korea.

Callahan’s entry was chosen from 1,035,178. When he found out he won, Callahan couldn’t believe it.

Callahan had the choice of taking a $1 million annuity that has 20 payments of $50,000 a year or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the annuity and received his first payment of $50,000. After taxes he took home $34,759.

Callahan wasn’t the only player to win a prize in the second-chance drawing. Three players won $50,000 and twenty five players won $500.

If you didn’t win this time, there are still three more second-chance drawings left. We’ll let you know as soon as the next drawing date is set.

Until then, good luck and keep scratching.

75 COMMENTS

6/11/2021 09:12 - Souriya P.

Please lord let me win the millionaire maker??

5/17/2017 11:24 - Kelly K.

Congrats!!!! =)

5/13/2017 08:03 - Victoria T.

Where can I find a list of the winners of the first second chance drawing for the extreme millions scratchoff?NC Lottery
Go to Lucke-Rewards web page in Lucke-Zone. Click on Winners tab. A filter lets you see Active and Expired contests. You'll need to use the Expired filter to see the winners from the first Extreme Millions drawing. Here is a link. https://rewards.lucke-zone.com/drawings

5/13/2017 04:09 - dustin a.

I think it's bowlcrap that you half to take cash option on scratch offs it's just another way for the lottery to take more money out of the players pocket if you win a top prize you should get top prize all at once not over 20 years the lottery shire wouldn't let me pay for my $30 ticket over 20 years NC Lottery
It's the winner's choice. You can choose the lump sum amount and get that immediately or choose the annuity that pays out over time. Some like the lump sum. Some like the annuity. Hope you get that choice soon.

5/12/2017 05:33 - James C.

Still in disbelief 1,101 extreme entries and no name drawn..smh..so I have over 800 ultimate million's entry as of today please hurry and set a date and prayers I win..My mom is in a nursing home and she needs 24hrs care in order for me to bring her home and win I get that big win I'm going to do just that,build a house to accommodate her as well as buy a van so we can travel..

5/12/2017 04:20 - Sebastian S.

It seems more invasive to post someone's name than the number of entries. If all the winners are entering the drawings in astronomical amounts than there is really no point in entering a few here and there.

5/12/2017 02:42 - Sebastian S.

Why can't the number of entries a winner entered be disclosed? NC Lottery
It's up to a lottery player if he or she wants to share with the public how often they play the lottery or how many tickets they entered into a drawing. The only things the lottery is required to share about a prize claim is the winner's name, hometown, game played and amount won. The rest - a winner's occupation, reaction to winning, or frequency of play is their business to share or not.

5/12/2017 02:04 - Joseph B.

Nice.

5/12/2017 01:17 - Regina W.

Congratulations ??

5/12/2017 01:16 - Lillie P.

#POCL Positive Opportunities Change Lives Congratulations!

5/12/2017 12:41 - Denver G.

LZ ,just the "old" drawings and winners. As far as the $500 wins, used 2b a phone call was all it took to verify your. My friend said he was told he had to make a copy of the email & go to a claims office & do everything you do with a $600 & up win. Was he missed informed??? NC Lottery
OK. Will ask web folks to see if results are "old" enough to be removed. On second question, sounds like a Lucke-Zone contest win. You can mail or fax in the claim information or visit a regional office. Some paperwork involved, but not as much as $600 plus.

5/12/2017 12:13 - Sebastian S.

Why are my questions being censored? NC Lottery
They're not - all comments are reviewed before they're published to ensure they don't contain vulgar language, are rude toward other players, or otherwise violate community standards. But 99% of comments are published. One thing that might help is changing your screen name from the default "PLAYER" to something unique so you can come back to the blog where your comment was posted and find your comment.

5/12/2017 12:10 - George B.

Congratulations. Be wise with the extra funds

5/12/2017 11:38 - William D.

WoW another Cash-5 Winner!!!! Six out of ten, Cash-5 is on a roll. Not that it matters, how many were Quick-Picks? NC Lottery
We won't know until the winners claim. Our communications team only gets to interview winners of $100,000+ so unless a winner of less than that chooses to fill out a questionnaire when they claim, we won't know for sure.

5/12/2017 11:25 - Dennis C.

@kabarnes58 Just last night, I bought a card on a debit card and it cost me .40 cents extra. I will never go back to that store again, that is for sure. NC Lottery
Stores can have their own policies for adding surcharges for use of cards, but not specifically for lottery tickets.

5/12/2017 11:10 - Denver G.

On 5/11/2017 05:18, Player said What do we do with the non winning tickets if we never win after scanning for second chance do we send them all to you?********** Hey player, you do realize you can also enter winning tickets on here. Been that way for a few years. I still see a lot of comments about entering non winning tickets.

5/12/2017 10:26 - patrick w.

Congratulations! Hope I'll get my next winners call!

5/12/2017 10:08 - Travon P.

Nice

5/12/2017 09:59 - Teresa G.

I KNOW my day will come, sometime. CONGRATS to you all and play responsible! DREAM DREAM and never stop DREAMING! :)

5/12/2017 09:17 - tim s.

How many entries Did he have in the drawingNC Lottery
How many entries a player makes into a drawing is up to each player if they want to share that.

5/12/2017 09:08 - William R.

Congrats. I keep playing and be patient, because am next. have a good trip to South Korea and be safe, God Be with u.

5/12/2017 09:06 - Frank L.

Congrats would have been a blessing to get that phone call.

5/12/2017 08:00 - Denver G.

LZ, can you clear out the old obsolete stuff from the drawings page & the winners page. Also when & why did you change how you claim a $500 prize ?NC Lottery
Hey, Turbo. Could you give us more specifics on what you think is obsolete? If you can, we'll share with the web folks. Also, not sure what you mean about claiming a $500 prize. What change have you seen?

5/12/2017 07:46 - natalie c.

That is a true blessing I said one day it will be me I am the most unluckiest person throughout my life but I hope and believe that something good will come my way enjoy your winnings and use it wisely!

5/12/2017 06:41 - Clarence H.

Very Blessed

5/12/2017 06:10 - Sophia M.

Congrats!!! I wish you all the best. I'm gonna keep playing and be patient.

5/12/2017 05:41 - Chester W.

CASH 5 won again! Someone waving a magic wand or hacking the system? LOL! My turn next!

5/12/2017 04:52 - CHRISTOPHER S.

Congratulations to you

5/12/2017 03:57 - Nancy F.

I am so happy for him! I am thanking our Heavenly Father and Mother for his Divine Blessings. Congratulations

5/12/2017 03:37 - Everette W.

Congrats

5/12/2017 12:58 - Ms Xzavier C.

Congratulations... and Yes everyone loves the arts!

5/11/2017 11:54 - Pattie B.

Awesome

5/11/2017 11:51 - Sabrina F.

Awesome!! Congratulations!!!

5/11/2017 11:41 - Johnathan P.

How will I know if I won or lost with my point entires I haven't been notify if I won or lost, I don't understand how it works if i won or lost how will I know?NC Lottery
The question we get most often has to do with winner notification and winner announcements as it relates to Lucke-Rewards and promotional drawings. Winners are typically notified by email within 48 hours. So for a drawing held on a Wednesday, winners can expect a message by 5 p.m. Friday. If a winner does not respond to email notification, we will follow up with a telephone call and, if necessary, send certified mail.

5/11/2017 11:34 - Myrtle L.

Congratulations. I sometime wonder why i play an i guess it would be for a moment like the one you just had that's a real ?? WOW moment....

5/11/2017 10:26 - Eliseo P.

Congrats lots of kimchi..lol

5/11/2017 10:07 - Mathew M.

Congratulations sir! Follow your dreams! I can say that had I received that phone call, my reaction would've been WAY more dramatic and comedic than his, but still cool for him none-the-less.

5/11/2017 09:32 - JIM B.

Thank goodness I had a mute button when hearing this young man's reaction to his win. Very concerning to me to hear that expression used so widely and without shame in everyday language. Thank you.

5/11/2017 09:27 - David R.

Congratulations, do they call you for all entries? Thanks and enjoy the dream!NC Lottery
The question we get most often has to do with winner notification and winner announcements as it relates to Lucke-Rewards and promotional drawings. Winners are typically notified by email within 48 hours. So for a drawing held on a Wednesday, winners can expect a message by 5 p.m. Friday. If a winner does not respond to email notification, we will follow up with a telephone call and, if necessary, send certified mail.

5/11/2017 09:17 - Evangeline H.

How do I enter my scratch off for a second chance win¿NC Lottery
Click the HELP link at the top of the screen for lots of information about the Rewards program and second-chance drawings. There are also phone numbers there if you have more questions.

5/11/2017 09:03 - Lakisha P.

I know that was a bless

5/11/2017 09:02 - jim h.

NCEL truly does make dreams come true

5/11/2017 08:45 - Ann J.

Congratulations

5/11/2017 08:44 - Kimberly A.

Congratulations I'm still hoping and praying my time is coming.I believe and I have faith that my time is coming soon.

5/11/2017 08:18 - Metia R.

Congrats! Fingers crossed for me

5/11/2017 08:05 - Tiffany F.

Congrats! Have fun!

5/11/2017 08:00 - Felicia K.

Congrats!

5/11/2017 07:39 - Willie B.

good for her

5/11/2017 07:20 - Phalon W.

????

5/11/2017 06:54 - Desiree H.

Congrats!

5/11/2017 06:46 - Laura C.

Congratulations to winners!!!

5/11/2017 05:47 - James C.

Guess don't wanna publish my message had 1101 entries and didn't win anything..

5/11/2017 05:18 - Amanda C.

Whatdo we do with the non winning tickets if we never win after scanning for second chance do we send them all to you?NC Lottery
No, you can throw them away. Or use them for an arts & crafts project, or any other purpose you like. But once you've entered them you don't need to keep them :)

5/11/2017 05:16 - Tammy N.

Congratulations...hope I'm next

5/11/2017 05:05 - Michele K.

Congratulation to all winners.

5/11/2017 05:01 - Antoinette F.

Congrats

5/11/2017 04:30 - greg s.

I have been playing lottery and entering tickets since day one and have not won, but I am not complaining. I am happy for the people who have won. It is sad that their are so many people putting their hopes and dreams in the lottery. yes I could always use a win but do not put your life in somebody elses hands.

5/11/2017 04:28 - KAY S.

Congratulations!! To everyone!

5/11/2017 04:26 - dondrell l.

Where's the winners listNC Lottery
Here's a blog that shows you how to adjust the display settings to see the results of drawings that have already been held: http://bit.ly/2pGnxri

5/11/2017 03:46 - Joel H.

Congratulations to you. A great life changer.

5/11/2017 03:25 - Donna G.

Congrats!!!?

5/11/2017 03:20 - Jamel W.

Congrats to him!! I hope I'm next!

5/11/2017 02:22 - Johnice D.

Way To Go....

5/11/2017 02:09 - Rodney M.

Congratulations everyone

5/11/2017 02:06 - KatherineL P.

Congrats to the winner! Can you share how many total tickets have been sold of the 18million-ish tickets printed for Extreme Millions? NC Lottery
We don't have that information handy, but you can get a rough estimate by looking at the total number of prizes remaining and dividing it by the total number of prizes the game started with.

5/11/2017 02:05 - Alfie R.

Pfft

5/11/2017 01:37 - Kathy B.

is it legal for stores to charge you extra for buying lotto tickets with your debit or credit cardNC Lottery
What you're describing is concerning. Please contact our security team at 888-732-6235

5/11/2017 01:08 - Cathy B.

Congratulations!! I hope I'm next!!

5/11/2017 12:56 - Timothy C.

Please keep me in the system, been playing lotto for 30 years.

5/11/2017 12:35 - Cornelius R.

Smh.......Congrats.....all the tickets I actually paid for & entered not a prize. Gorilla get off my back!

5/11/2017 12:31 - Willie A.

Kool

5/11/2017 12:26 - Gregory F.

Once again somebody wins in the western part of the state Greensboro. I need to move no body wins in Ahoskie era. Congratulations to the winner. Wish I could win something. NC Lottery
Greensboro is very much in the middle of the state. If everyone in the state moved to Ahoskie, or everyone in the Eastern part of the state moved to the western part of the state, everyone would still have the same chance to win the lottery :)

5/11/2017 12:17 - James C.

Congrats to the winners..my 1101 entries was not enough ..sad face

5/11/2017 12:12 - Ketisha B.

Where are the winners listed for this drawing NC Lottery
Here's a blog that shows you the quick way to adjust the display settings to see winners of drawings that have already been held: http://bit.ly/2q9HzLO

5/11/2017 12:01 - Ronald D.

Congrats!

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Video: Reaction to $1 million second-chance win

May 11, 2017 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:55 AM