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Mecklenburg County man wins $1 million on scratch-off

October 14, 2022 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:37 AM
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Samuel Cureton of Huntersville tried his luck on a $25 Spectacular Riches scratch-off ticket and won the $1 million top prize.

Cureton bought his lucky ticket from Shoprite Markets on Statesville Road in Cornelius. He arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday and had the choice of taking home $50,000 a year for 20 years or a $600,000 lump sum. He chose the $600,000 lump sum and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $426,067.

Spectacular Riches launched in October 2021 with eight top prizes of $1 million and 20 $100,000 prizes. Two $1 million top prizes and eight $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

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10/26/2022 09:35 - Corey F.

Congratulations on your win that is awesome!

10/17/2022 07:16 - Gloria C.

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

10/16/2022 11:04 - Daniel J.

Congratulations. Say NCEL, what does a player who enters a second chance The Price is Right ticket do when the screen freezes up on Showcase and does not let them spin the wheel ?????NC Lottery
Hi, Daniel! Please try going under Points History and select the "Digital Games" tab to see if you are able to continue your spin. If you are still unable to, please reach out to https://nclottery.com/Help and our Online Support staff can help resolve this for you. We apologize for the inconvenience!

10/16/2022 08:25 - Shirley M M.

Congratulations!

10/15/2022 08:25 - Priscilla B.

Wow, Congratulations on your BIG win!!!

10/15/2022 05:51 - Penny B.

Congratulations!!!

10/15/2022 03:25 - Anita A.

Wow

10/14/2022 10:39 - Bobby D.

Mecklenburg County again and again and again and again how many is that a hundred just this year

10/14/2022 09:21 - Billy S.

Congratulations to the winner!! Awildar bless you fir thinking what you said .. I think it's to often in the Charlotte area myself to be honest!!

10/14/2022 08:21 - Anita R.

Congratulations on your win ????????

10/14/2022 04:27 - Gloria C.

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

10/14/2022 03:27 - AWILDA R.

Congratulation to this winner. I hope this system is fixed as I have faith that it's an honest game.

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