Henderson County man wins $1 million on scratch-off

January 3, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:55 PM

Terry Pressley of Flat Rock took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million lottery prize.

Pressley purchased his lucky Carolina Jackpot ticket from Energy Mart Stores on Upward Road in Flat Rock.

When Pressley arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive his 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 $427,503.

The $10 Carolina Jackpot game launched in June with five top prizes of $1 million. Pressley won the last top prize so the lottery will begin the process of ending the game.

The game also features a second-chance opportunity for those who buy Carolina Jackpot tickets. The date of the final second-chance drawing, offering a top prize of $200,000, has not been determined yet.

9 COMMENTS

1/05/2023 06:50 - Roger K.

Congratulations on your big win! I don't play the 10 dollar scratch offs, or the higher amounts. If I lose on a 5 spot, it's better than losing on a 10, 20,25 30 dollar ticket. I have heard the odds of winning with the higher amounts of scratch offs are better,but I'm not feeling it. I'll stick to the 5 dollar scratch offs. 200,000 win will suit me just fine! Good luck everyone!

1/04/2023 06:51 - Jeffrey W.

How many entries are in the 2nd chance drawing for millionaire maker set for January 5th?NC Lottery
Hi, Jeffrey! We've received around 1,872,995 entries for our Millionaire Maker second chance drawing. Wishing you lots of luck!

1/04/2023 06:47 - Jeffrey W.

How many 2nd chance entries are in today's 200x 2nd chance draw?NC Lottery
Hey there, Jeffrey! We've received 1,717,281 entries for our 2nd 200X The Cash second chance drawing. Good luck!

1/04/2023 05:02 - Tashae H.

Congrats!!

1/03/2023 09:55 - Tatiana D.

NCEL, I would like to know who won the last 10 million prize in the Colossal Cash game. I didn't see any information about this winner. It is very interesting to know, as the prize is quite large.NC Lottery
Hi, Tatiana! You can see the blog story on the final $10M winner from Colossal Cash here: https://nclottery.com/NewsBlogDetails/2022/11/2/New-York-man-celebrates-10-million-lottery-win.

1/03/2023 09:53 - Shaquita O.

I’m next!

1/03/2023 09:52 - Yvonne J.

Congratulations Blessings

1/03/2023 03:14 - Lakisha M.

Congrats

1/03/2023 03:10 - Joyce B.

Congrats ????

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Henderson County man wins $1 million on scratch-off

January 3, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:55 PM

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