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Gaston County dad will help his family with $400,000 win

June 11, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:04 AM
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Melvin Brooks of Stanley saw that a friend won a nice prize playing the new $400,000 Jackpot game so he tried his luck on Saturday and won the first $400,000 top prize in the game.

“I saw a friend’s post that he won $100 on that scratch-off so I decided to try it,” Brooks recalled.

He bought his lucky $5 ticket from Circle A Food Store on North Main Street in Mount Holly.

“I was with my cousin when I scratched the ticket in the parking lot,” he said.

Brooks said they went out to celebrate after he won.

“It’s not every day that you win $400,000,” Brooks said.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $286,001.

Brooks said he plans to use his winnings to pay off his mortgage and help out his wife and daughters.

The $400,000 Jackpot game debuted in April with five $400,000 top prizes. Four $400,000 prizes remain to be claimed.


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4/09/2025 06:29 - Kelly T.

How is it that this game, out over a year, with the biggest prize for a $5 ticket, STILL has only one grand prize claimed - when all games before and since have most grand prizes claimed within a year? I play this game all the time, rarely win anything. I’ve bought probably 20 of these in the last few months and zero wins. Something’s fishy here. NC Lottery
Hi Kelly, sometimes a player will find a big winner early on, and sometimes it takes a little bit before a top prize is claimed. Each game is different, but it is important to remember that it's all random and just takes a whole lot of luck. We don't know where a winning ticket ends up until the lucky player comes to claim it! Good luck to you!

6/14/2024 01:05 - william j.

Enjoy player. City's in or around the headquarters always hit big...I'm moving...lol

6/13/2024 11:10 - Danaya W.

congratulations i am next ???????????????????NC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you, Danaya!

6/13/2024 08:53 - Monet B.

Congratulations! I love that ticket! I’ve won $100 on it twice and $30 a few times!NC Lottery
That's awesome, Monet! Congratulations on the wins!

6/12/2024 06:13 - Vette S.

Congratulations

6/12/2024 05:08 - Joe S.

Congratulations from Todd Park neighborhood, NW Charlotte!!! :)

6/12/2024 03:20 - Cassandra B.

Congratulations! I’m not jealous.….just waiting for my chance.

6/11/2024 09:32 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Melvin on your Winnings. May you and your Family Enjoy

6/11/2024 09:15 - Crystal A.

I brought that ticket today and one last week won $0. Congrats!

6/11/2024 07:09 - Linda B.

Big congrats to you!

6/11/2024 03:34 - Kimberly F.

So exciting God is good enjoy your winnings

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