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Harnett County man latest $1 million Millionaire Maker winner

November 1, 2021 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:36 PM
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Jose Castro Merino of Angier is the latest winner of a $1 million Millionaire Maker prize.

Merino purchased his lucky $30 scratch-off ticket from the Plaza Family Fare on West Cumberland Street in Dunn.

He claimed his prize Friday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh.

Merino had the option of taking the $1 million as an annuity of $50,000 a year over 20 years, or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the lump sum of $600,000 and took home $424,509 after required federal and state tax withholdings.

Millionaire Maker is the first scratch-off game to offer 30 $1 million prizes. Nine $1 million prizes remain to be claimed.

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