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Macon County residents split $1 million scratch-off win

September 11, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:16 PM
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Constance Philpott and Sean Kahoe of Franklin tried their luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize.

They bought their lucky VIP Platinum ticket from N&N Express Mart on East Main Street in Franklin.

When they arrived at lottery headquarters Monday, they had a decision to make. They could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. They chose to split the lump-sum amount so they both received $300,000. After required state and federal tax withholdings, each took home $213,751.

The VIP Platinum game debuted in March with five $1 million top prizes. Two $1 million prizes remain to be claimed.

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9/12/2023 10:33 - Joe S.

Congrats from Charlotte, NC! :)

9/12/2023 08:57 - Roger K.

Wow! Congratulations on your big win! Another story we won't get to hear about what they planning on doing with their winnings.

9/11/2023 10:24 - Edith A.

Congratulations! Finally, somebody in Franklin.

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