Powerball Logo Jackpot Estimate $65 Million Cash Value $29.9 Million Next Drawing Wed, May 7 Latest Drawing Mon, May 5
16 34 40 45 66 19
POWERPLAY X2
Mega Millions Logo Jackpot Estimate $90 Million Cash Value $40.8 Million Next Drawing Tue, May 6 Latest Drawing Fri, May 2
14 37 40 41 68 2
Cash 5 Logo Jackpot Estimate $100,000 Next Daily Drawing Tue, May 6 Latest Drawing Mon, May 5
3 4 14 36 37
DoublePlay
14 18 28 30 39
Lucky for Life Logo Top Prizes $1,000/day for life or $25,000/year for life. Next Daily Drawing Tue, May 6 Latest Drawing Mon, May 5
3 26 30 32 39 8
 
Pick 4 Logo Latest Daytime Drawing Mon, May 5
6 0 1 3 4
Latest Evening Drawing Mon, May 5
1 9 3 2 9
Pick 3 Logo Latest Daytime Drawing Mon, May 5
0 0 6 9
Latest Evening Drawing Mon, May 5
6 0 9 7
Keno Logo

Win up to $1,000,000 every 4 minutes

Big Thrills Served Fast.
FastPlay Logo
Progressive Jackpot Estimate
$161,300 Updated: Tuesday, 1:03:04 AM
news blog > article

Retired Onslow County Marine to use $10 million prize to honor son

November 5, 2020 Posted by NC Lottery at 12:41 PM
image-photo

Retired Marine Master Sergeant Alvin Mack II of Jacksonville plans to use a $10 million lottery prize to keep his son’s memory alive by giving back to his community and helping a foundation that supported his family in their time of need.

Back in May of this year, Mack retired from the military. That same month, he also lost his 19-year-old son, Alvin Mack III, who served in the Air Force Honor Guard at Arlington Cemetery.

“He was my only son and he meant so much to me,” he said. “I’ve always been a believer of luck, but in this case, I just felt like it was a little bit more than that.”

Mack, who served in the Marine Corps for 20 years, purchased his winning $30 Supreme Riches ticket from the Publix on Marlin Drive in Jacksonville.

“I have a tribute room dedicated to my son and I sat with him last night and I just told him, ‘Is there anything you want me to do? And I’ll do it,’” recalled Mack. “I believe this is truly a blessing from my son.”

When Mack claimed his prize, he had the choice of taking a $10 million annuity that has 20 payments of $500,000 a year or a lump sum of $6 million. Mack chose the lump sum and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $4,245,009.

“When I got the word of my son’s passing, I wasn’t financially stable enough to pick up all the costs that were involved,” said Mack. “The Fisher House Foundation donated housing for me and my family to stay during that time. My plan for this money is to donate to the Fisher House Foundation and continue to help others as I can, in my son’s name.”

Mack and his wife also hope to start a scholarship fund for student-athletes to honor their son, who was a former football quarterback in high school.

The $300,000,000 Supreme Riches game launched in April 2019 with four top prizes of $10 million, six prizes of $1 million, and 15 $100,000 prizes. Mack won the last top prize so the lottery will begin steps to end the game.


15 COMMENTS

Login to leave a comment.

11/12/2020 09:19 - Stephanie G.

Beautiful testimony Mack my time is coming I can’t wait to buy my new home and to start owning my on businesses and I will definitely give back! Good luck everyone that’s playing keep on we will get a lucky win to!??

11/08/2020 08:00 - William A.

Retailers should have pulled this ticket already. I saw a lady buy 10 of these yesterday with no hope of the listed 10 million dollar prize. She was already in line or I would have told her not to buy this ticket. $30 for the last million dollar prize just isn't worth it.NC Lottery
Hi William, this ticket is currently being picked up from retailers. However, it may take a couple days for our folks to visit all retailers and pull this ticket out of market.

11/06/2020 10:00 - Douglas H.

Beautiful win for the Mack Family a beautiful way to remember your sweet young son in helping the wonderful Fisher House ( sorry part of my message disappeared) Fisher House does amazing things for our military families. Fisher House and Semper Fi Find saw us through combat injuries and so much more. Amazing groups. Your son is forever your Angel

11/06/2020 09:46 - tim s.

I was logging in the second chance times tickets and I didn’t get any entries into the second chance drawing is there a problem today? I got points but no entries.NC Lottery
Hi Tim, please check your Second Chance Draw Entry History under the Account tab. If you don't see the entries in your history, please reach out to our online tech support team at https://nclottery.com/Help

11/06/2020 08:28 - Michael B.

This is a great story. Can’t be mad at this win. No money in the world can bring his son back but this win will definitely help heal some of the wounds. Great job on the details NCEL blog

11/06/2020 03:57 - Chester W.

wow! Huge win! When is the new $30 dollar ticket coming out? I see some nice colorful graphics when scanning tickets. Nice! But please add some colors to the app when it is a winner. THX!!!!NC Lottery
Hi Chester, keep a look out this Spring for a new $30 ticket! We'll have more details as we get closer to a release.

11/06/2020 01:22 - MARY M.

Congratulations Comrade!

11/06/2020 12:48 - Gloria C.

Congratulations to you and your family .So sorry to hear about your son. My deepest sympathy. I wish you many more wonderful wins.

11/06/2020 12:20 - Mary M.

I am crying behind this beautiful, heartfelt testimony of love and "Guardian Angels". Congratulations Mr. Mack. My GOD forever bless you and your wife. Please keep me in prayer while recovering from Covid19.

11/06/2020 12:08 - Frederick S.

Oooya!!!

11/05/2020 10:56 - Douglas H.

Beautiful win for the Mack Family a beautiful way to remember your sweet young son...

11/05/2020 09:44 - addie r.

This is the most touching story I have heard since the beginning of the lottery. Blesses goes out to this family in memory of their son. i know your son is so proud of you. thanks for your and your son service. My daughter and her son are also Military, which my daughter serve 20 years in the Navy also at Camp Lejeune. Proud parents.Keep Hope alive!

11/05/2020 07:14 - Rodriekiaus D.

To you and your family Master Sgt thank you and your son for your service, congratulation to your win, so many people win but this man is heart touching I salute you may God continue to bless you and your family you all deserve it

11/05/2020 06:47 - roberta n.

A true blessing for you and your family.

11/05/2020 06:28 - Harold F.

Appreciate U & yr son's service. God bless U & yr family!

Get the Mobile App

Apple App Store   Google Play Store

No Longer Just a Game? There's Help
Call 877-718-5543 Text "morethanagamenc" to 53342 Chat morethanagamenc.com