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Lincoln County man gets hot dog topped with $1 million prize

March 26, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:33 AM
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Lincolnton resident Franklin Bracey stopped for a hot dog Friday night, added a $10 scratch-off, and collected a $1 million top prize to top it off.

“It blew my mind,” Bracey recalled.

He bought his lucky 50X The Cash ticket from Jerry’s One Stop on N.C. 27 East in Iron Station.

“I scratched it in my car,” Bracey said. “My first thought was just, ‘No way.’”

Bracey told his girlfriend the news as soon as he got home.

“First thing I said was, ‘Baby, sit down,’” he laughed.

When Bracey 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 of $600,000 and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $429,003.

“I’ve never won anything over $100 before,” he said.

Bracey said he plans to invest his winnings.

The 50X The Cash game debuted in February with six top prizes of $1 million. Four $1 million prizes remain to be claimed.


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3/27/2024 10:15 - Richardo F.

Congratulations!!!! God is good all the time!

3/27/2024 11:33 - Lysander S.

Stay humble and appreciate your blessing.

3/27/2024 08:34 - Zelda L.

Congratulations

3/27/2024 05:32 - Amy G.

Congratulations!

3/27/2024 03:23 - shirley b.

NCEL why don't trips ever repeat?

3/26/2024 09:47 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Franklin, Enjoy your Winnings

3/26/2024 08:24 - Joe S.

Congratulations from Charlotte! :)

3/26/2024 07:47 - Maggie B.

Amen ??

3/26/2024 06:54 - larry l.

i'm next

3/26/2024 12:55 - Kimberly F.

It's Amazing how God can change your financial situation with the touch of a hotdog that's why he's the most Powerful, Wonderful, Amazing,GOD and MAN in the whole world and I love him more than anything congratulations I am so happy for you enjoy

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