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Brunswick County woman wins $1 million lottery prize

January 10, 2022 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:50 AM
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Wendy Diaz of Southport tried her luck on a $10 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million prize.

Diaz bought her Carolina Black ticket from the Kopp’s Kwik Stop 2 on George II Highway in Southport.

When Diaz 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 $426,063.

Since Diaz won the last top prize, the lottery will begin steps to end the game.

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1/11/2022 06:31 - Anita A.

God bless

1/10/2022 09:01 - joanie m.

Congratulations

1/10/2022 04:09 - Gloria C.

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

1/10/2022 11:36 - lori j.

Congratulations

1/10/2022 10:32 - Roger K.

Wowee! What luck! Congratulations on your big win!

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