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Duplin County man celebrates $2 million lottery win

January 18, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:04 AM
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James Lee of Wallace tried his luck on a $20 scratch-off and won a $2 million prize.

Lee bought his lucky 100X The Cash ticket from Murphy USA on South N.C. 41 in Wallace.

When Lee arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday to collect his prize, he could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $100,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $1.2 million. He chose the lump-sum amount of $1.2 million and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $855,006.

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1/19/2023 11:12 - cindy p.

Bendiciones

1/19/2023 02:39 - Ebony A.

I've spent 45.00 in two days on scratcher offs. NOTHING! ?????? Where are these winning tickets? The land of Oz, Munchkin Land?

1/19/2023 12:34 - Roger K.

Look at them smiles! I'd be smiling to, if I had won that much on a ticket. Congratulations to the both of you! Y'all are young, spend it wisely. 855,006 is a lot of money to have. Take care!

1/19/2023 10:25 - Della B.

Congratulations!! It is so good to see someone win in a nearby County or town.

1/19/2023 10:13 - Sabrina D S.

Congrats!!

1/19/2023 04:12 - Paula F.

Congratulations

1/18/2023 09:14 - Deborah W.

Congratulations

1/18/2023 04:18 - Jacmelly B.

Nice win !

1/18/2023 03:48 - lori j.

Congratulations

1/18/2023 02:02 - Joe S.

Congratulations from Charlotte!

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