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Winning $1 million prize ‘feels like a dream’ for Montgomery County man

March 29, 2021 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:14 PM
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Benjamin Dodge of Troy and his wife were running an errand when they decided to try their luck on a single Millionaire Maker ticket and scratched off a $1 million prize.

“Kind of stunned,” said Dodge of realizing his big win. “It feels like a dream.”

Dodge purchased his winning $30 ticket from the Tobacco Outlet on West Spring Street in Troy.

“My wife and I went home and both scratched a little here and there,” he said. “I scratched some, she scratched some.”

Dodge 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 and took home $424,509 after required federal and state tax withholdings.

“We’ve been saving up money to get a house,” said Dodge. “So, I’m trying to get my family a home of their own. That’s my plan.”

Millionaire Maker is the first scratch-off to offer 30 $1 million prizes. Dodge became the fourth person to win one of those $1 million prizes.


12 COMMENTS

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4/02/2021 04:52 - Charles H.

I bought 2 of these and won $40. He buys 1 and gets a million. It's not fair at all.

3/30/2021 12:29 - Elsie S.

Congratulations, Hope you're house hunting soon!

3/30/2021 08:36 - Norman S.

Congratulations on your win,for I have had that dream feeling to.

3/29/2021 10:37 - lori j.

Congratulations

3/29/2021 09:54 - Zelda L.

Congratulations on your win

3/29/2021 09:46 - Kimberly F.

God is the only man who can turn someone into a Millionaire and your family was chosen that's a blessing enjoy that new home

3/29/2021 08:43 - Jamie E.

Congrats. Hope that dream come true for me...I want home of my own and land..

3/29/2021 07:56 - Danielle W.

Whoop there it is!! Congratulations to your family, I hope to be a winner one day. Finally some sunshine after the Covid drain.??????

3/29/2021 04:21 - Karen D.

Congratulations Mr. Dodge. I know this win comes in handy during this horrible pandemic. A new home is a dream. God Bless.

3/29/2021 04:01 - Gloria C.

Congratulations to you both and I wish you both many more wonderful wins.

3/29/2021 03:03 - Mary M.

I LOVE THE CONGRATULATIONS MARKERS NCEL!! I KNOW THERE IS 26 MORE CHANCES FOR THE $1 MILLION DOLLARS! CONGRATS DODGE

3/29/2021 02:26 - Larry H.

Good luck with your winning!

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