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Siler City woman in disbelief after $1 million scratch-off win

December 20, 2021 Posted by NC Lottery at 3:08 PM
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Anabel Monter Martinez of Siler City said she couldn’t believe it when a scratch-off ticket turned into a $1 million prize.

“I told my husband to go back to the store and check it again,” Monter Martinez said.

Monter Martinez, 32, said it was her husband who bought the $10 scratch-off ticket from La Guadalupana De Siler City on West Raleigh Street in Siler City and gave it to her.

“I told him, ‘If I scratch it and I win, then it’s mine,’” she joked.

When Monter Martinez arrived at lottery headquarters on Friday to collect her prize, she had a decision to make. She could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. She chose the lump-sum amount of $600,000 and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $424,503.

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12/26/2021 01:51 - Tina P.

Congratulations on your win....I know you shared it with your husband. Happy new year!

12/21/2021 02:56 - Douglas H.

Congratulations Anabel!!! :-)

12/21/2021 09:34 - Darlene E.

Why not have a 2022 scratch ticket? They are the same tickets each month only a different name. What about a NEW GAME ALTOGETHER!!THANKSNC Lottery
Hi Darlene, thanks for your comment! We will certainly share this feedback with the folks that make those decisions - we are always looking for what games and features our players want to see in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being a part of the NC Lottery community!

12/21/2021 09:24 - Darlene E.

Congrats on the win. Merry Christmas $$$$

12/21/2021 02:07 - Marc C.

Good for you.

12/20/2021 07:11 - Anita A.

Congratulations, Happy Holidays!

12/20/2021 07:07 - Katherine P.

Congratulations! I am so happy for you.

12/20/2021 05:10 - Gloria C.

Congratulations to you and I wish you and your husband more wonderful wins.

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