Charlotte man claims $1 million lottery prize

February 28, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:26 AM

Wayne Brown of Charlotte took a chance on a $25 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million prize.

Brown bought his lucky Extreme Cash ticket from the 7-Eleven on Old Concord Road in Charlotte.

When Brown arrived at lottery headquarters Monday, 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 $427,507.

6 COMMENTS

2/28/2023 08:21 - Lela J.

Am next congrats

2/28/2023 04:55 - Joe S.

Congratulations from NW Charlotte!

2/28/2023 12:19 - Billy S.

WOW, congratulation's BIG winner. I am still in shock for you! Had that happened somewhere huge like Forest City it wouldn't have shocked me so much. Im beside myself that Charlotte had a MILLION Dollar winner!

2/28/2023 11:42 - DONALD S.

Are you ready for some instant cash in March on pick three and pick four? The lottery is so smart they are going to change behavior and get you to buy tickets and give you $5.00 whole dollars. You’re going to change your behavior and you’re gonna buy pick three and pick four ticket for the chance to win a whopping $5.00. Does anybody think there are geniuses at the North Carolina education lottery? Who’s in the market and promotions department? Should they be fired for incompetence?NC Lottery
Hi, Donald! We're sorry you feel this way. This promotion is a surprise-and-delight style promotion where players could randomly win $5 cash instantly! This promotion is also helping support our amazing 7,000+ retailers across the state!

2/28/2023 09:39 - Roger K.

Congratulations on your big win! Spend it wisely!

2/28/2023 09:38 - Sheila I.

@ncel, I purchased a $20 Premier Cash scratch off this morning. I checked your website and it says this card is on pickup and there are no top prizes left. I did not scratch it. Can I return it back to the store for a different card?NC Lottery
Hi, Sheila! Scratch-off ticket purchases cannot be returned or exchanged. The ticket, while currently in the process of being picked up, is still eligible to win prizes and earn Lucke-Rewards points - winning tickets can be cashed in for 90 days after the official end of the game.

Charlotte man claims $1 million lottery prize

February 28, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:26 AM

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