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$1 million win “opens opportunities” for Johnston County man

March 29, 2022 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:55 AM
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Bryan Lopez-Muruato of Clayton said he now sees a chance to start his own company one day with the help of a $1 million lottery prize.

“I’m really excited,” said Lopez-Muruato. “This really opens opportunities for me and for my family.”

Lopez-Muruato, 21, works as a construction worker for his father’s concrete company. With his winnings, he plans to invest in his father’s company and eventually start a concrete company of his own.

He bought his Millionaire Maker ticket from Circle K on Delta Lake drive in Raleigh. The ticket remained unscratched for about two weeks until Saturday when Lopez-Muruato finally found time to scratch it.

“I couldn’t believe it,” said Lopez-Muruato. “I just kept rereading the ticket.”

When Lopez-Muruato arrived at lottery headquarters on Monday, he could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the lump-sum amount of $600,000 and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $426,069.

The Millionaire Maker game launched in March 2021. Lopez-Muruato became the 27th person to win one of the $1 million prizes.


4 COMMENTS

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3/30/2022 01:24 - shirley b.

I'm so glad these bogus tickets are over. Hope NC will come up with a game that will will be more interesting. This o e was more aggravating than anything else. CReady for something new!!!!

3/29/2022 10:15 - Brenda T.

Congratulations!

3/29/2022 05:45 - Douglas H.

Congratulations Bryan!!! Wonderful win!

3/29/2022 01:32 - Robert f.

Will you ever have a $50 scratcher?NC Lottery
Hi there, Robert! We never know what the future holds - it's full of possibilities! Maybe one day :D

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