Cedric Bass of Kannapolis beat the odds for the second time in three months to win a $1 million scratch-off prize.
After a trip to the grocery store Thursday, he decided to make one more stop.
“I got gas and the ticket from across the street,” Bass said.
The $10 VIP Platinum ticket Bass picked up from Willow Oaks BP on George W. Liles Parkway in Concord turned out to be a $1 million winner.
Luck has been on Bass’ side before.
“I was just here in January,” he said. “I won Cash 5.”
Bass matched all five white balls in the Jan. 6 drawing and won $182,073 after splitting the jackpot with another winner.
When Bass arrived at lottery headquarters Friday to claim his $1 million win, 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 VIP Platinum game debuted last month with five $1 million top prizes. Three $1 million prizes remain to be claimed.
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