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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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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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