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Haywood County man celebrates $1 million win

June 20, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 3:00 PM
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Ronald Collins of Clyde tried his luck on a $30 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize.

Collins bought his lucky Millionaire Maker ticket from the Food Lion on Paragon Parkway in Clyde.

When Collins arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday, he had a decision to make. 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 $427,509.

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6/22/2023 12:17 - denise p.

Why on the $30 tickets it’s alottt of $30 and -$60 winning tickets or No winning tickets at all. I find that to be confusing, because those tickets cost the most. It should be more winners and higher pots instead of winning 30 or 40 $ or nothing at all

6/22/2023 10:25 - David V.

CONGRATULATIONS

6/21/2023 07:35 - joanie m.

Congratulations

6/21/2023 04:13 - Sandra H.

Congratulations I've bought a many a ticket ththere!What date did he win?

6/21/2023 01:13 - monty g.

good luck to you,amazing how you did not even get half that!!! nc lottery got 600.000. hi way robberyNC Lottery
Hi, Monty! Winners are given the choice between a $1 million payment paid out over 20 years, or a lump sum. The $400,000 difference between the lump sum and the annuity accounts for what would be earned on interest over the course of 20 years and used to pay out the $1 million prize to the winner.

6/21/2023 01:02 - Douglas H.

Congratulations to you and your family Ronald. Enjoy the awesome win!!

6/21/2023 12:08 - Mary H.

Congratulations :)

6/20/2023 07:11 - Philip A.

NCEL, why is it that NC players can't win Mega Millions jackpot? Just asking. It looks like they take NC players money for nothing.NC Lottery
Hi, Philip! We've had 2 Mega Millions jackpot winners in NC, but we'd love to see another! We're crossing our fingers with each drawing that a lucky NC Lottery player wins the jackpot!

6/20/2023 07:02 - Sonya V.

Congratulations

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