Mecklenburg County man wins first $1 million top prize in new game

July 14, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 10:44 AM

Jerry Mullins of Pineville tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won the first $1 million prize in a new scratch-off game.

He bought the lucky Multiplier Mania ticket from the Food Lion on Johnston Road in Charlotte.

When Mullins arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday, 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 $427,503.

Multiplier Mania debuted last month with six $1 million top prizes. Five $1 million prizes remain to be claimed.

27 COMMENTS

7/20/2023 02:47 - NC Lottery

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7/19/2023 04:49 - Bobby D.

To Joseph R. You are misinformed you must be blind because what I see is just about all top prizes is hit in Charlotte so don't call me out without getting you facts straight period....

7/17/2023 09:58 - Beverly R.

@Joseph R.-I agree; a lot of winners are from smaller cities or small towns. Example: I noted the last 6 big scratch off winners on the news blog for up to July 17 and only two were from larger cities Charlotte and Fayetteville. The other winners were in Garner, Beulaville, Waynesboro, Greenville. I noted last month's big winners too and at least 3/4 were not from the larger cities in NC. Regardless, good luck to all of us and congrats to the winners.

7/17/2023 09:51 - Marie B.

I know I will be blasted for this but I feel winning the lottery is about being at the right place at the right time. The comments about cheating just dont ring true to me. Yes when I play I hope I win but it is entertainment for me. I take a break from playing when I become too frustratedNC Lottery
Thanks for your comment, Marie! It's important to play for fun knowing it takes luck to win a prize, and taking breaks is a great way to keep Playing Smart!

7/17/2023 03:48 - Joe S.

Congratulations from Todd Park, Charlotte :)

7/16/2023 05:19 - DIANE J.

Congratulations, enjoy

7/16/2023 04:24 - Maritza M.

Do you review comments? I submitted one maybe 30 minutes ago. Nevermind... I'm sure you do. Just tell me the average time in review. It was a long one and I chicken-peck- one finger one letter at a time like now...NC Lottery
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7/16/2023 02:11 - Billy S.

Oh man thank God somebody in Charlotte finally won ANOTHER million dollars. I was getting concerned with the ones that were winning in Raleigh so much! I had thought that Charlotte was going to be like the whole western end of the state. Congratulations.

7/16/2023 09:23 - NC Lottery

@John R. - Hi, John! We have internal auditors, but also external, independent auditors that review all of our practices to ensure integrity for all of our players. Also, while we don't have the answer about the multiple $1 million winners on hand, but if you visit https://records.lotterync.net a member of our team can work to get that answer for you ASAP. :)

7/16/2023 09:02 - Corey P.

there’s been bad reviews since may about the ticket scanner not working on the app… it’s just crazy you all can’t get a camera to focus after almost 3 months.

7/16/2023 08:22 - Mark C.

Congratulations,enjoy your new-found wealth.

7/16/2023 07:33 - Cheryl W.

Congratulations Jerry, make good choices!

7/16/2023 07:25 - ander B.

Congrats sir it was your season to win and to the ones haven't won yet keep trying you time will come if it in your will to win always remember we all are blessed in different ways

7/16/2023 06:56 - Joseph R.

@Bobby D, your "always, always....Charlotte" comment is clearly coming from a VERY misinformed place! I make comments about winner locations based on the numbers FROM the lottery! And the FACTS are that the MAJORITY of GRAND prizes from scratch-offs come from outside Mecklenburg county! In fact, I can state confidently that it is almost certain the 3, 4 or 5 Million jackpot prizes will be won in county with less than 100k population. PERIOD!

7/16/2023 05:39 - Tom a.

Another big winner from Food Lion. Congratulations.

7/16/2023 01:21 - John R.

Gloria c, I’m sure he will win again, as there has been at least a dozen winners that I have read about, probably many more, of winners buying scratch offs and winning jackpots, only to repeat the same feat again, against all logical odds. If it happened once maybe,,,,,, dozens of times,,,,? NO THIS STATES LOYTERY IS CORRUPT AND NEEDS TO BE AUDITED BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN THEIR SO CALLED “ auditors”, who’s to say they’re not corrupt and in on it too!?! EXACTLY, no one! And whoever the mouthpiece on here is that responds to these comments, don’t reapond to this, unless you’re just trying to entertain the sheep. Instead, why don’t you go ahead and post in one big column, ALL THE TIMES PEOPLE IN NC HAVE WON AT LEAST 1 million dollars more than once…. I dare ya?! Lol I guarantee you won’t because it will look so fishy that the feds will be auditing y’all. Not like there’s ever been any corruption in the south,,,, lol

7/15/2023 11:02 - Joseph A.

That's really cool hopefully he was like most of us out here just living week to week and deserves a good win like this! Congratulations good sir hope this money helps you and your family sir! God bless

7/15/2023 10:59 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Jerry on your win.Enjoy your self.Do something just for you. Life is short and to be enjoyed

7/15/2023 09:07 - Mary H.

Congrats! Those taxes.. Ouch! Still a blessing though

7/15/2023 03:48 - Daniel J.

Always happy to hear about the first winner, it means there is more coming down the pike.

7/15/2023 07:23 - Brian T.

Kudos Jerry, you multipled your $10 investment by $42,705.30!

7/15/2023 05:22 - Vincent T.

Congrats Jerry I wish you all the best with your new found fortune. Continue to enjoy life. God Bless you.

7/14/2023 06:37 - Bobby D.

Always Always Always Always Always Charlotte

7/14/2023 05:37 - Gloria C.

Congratulations to you and I wish you many more wonderful wins.

7/14/2023 05:00 - James S.

Congratulations, wishing you wonderful things to come.

7/14/2023 04:11 - Gary G.

Congratulations ??

7/14/2023 03:29 - Tracy W.

Congratulations!!!! Mine is coming soon....

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Mecklenburg County man wins first $1 million top prize in new game

July 14, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 10:44 AM

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