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Iredell County man gets early birthday gift of $4 million Mega Millions win

January 28, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:10 PM
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Shawn Snook of Statesville got to celebrate his birthday a day early after a lucky Mega Millions ticket won him a $4 million prize.

“That was a nice early birthday present,” he laughed.

Snook bought his $3 ticket for the Dec. 17 drawing using Online Play. His ticket matched all five white balls to win $1 million. His prize quadrupled to $4 million when the 4X Megaplier hit. The odds of that win are 1 in 12.6 million.

“I just picked some random numbers,” Snook recalled. “I woke up the next day and there you go. I couldn’t believe it.”

He said the timing of his big win works out well for his family.

“We just started building a house so this really comes at a great time for us,” Snook said.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to claim his prize and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $2,870,001.

“I’ve told multiple people that I’m going to hit a big one one day,” Snook said. “I just had a feeling.”

The jackpot for Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing is $44 million as an annuity, or $19.5 million in cash. The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million.

Mega Millions is one of six lottery games in North Carolina where players can buy tickets at a retail location or with Online Play through the lottery website or the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.


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4/10/2025 06:10 - Contrell C.

I'm the next big mega millions winner ??

2/21/2025 03:29 - Jennifer L.

Congratulations my friend!!! I’m gonna win the next lottery big win right behind you!! So happy for y’all!! I know pops is smiling from NC all the way to Oregon!!! What a blessing so happy for y’all ????????

1/29/2025 06:42 - Chelli M.

Congrats!! You can add an Xtra room lol

1/29/2025 05:01 - Sonya P.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

1/29/2025 07:15 - Mark Z.

Congrats!

1/29/2025 02:20 - Joyce S.

Congratulations!

1/29/2025 01:53 - Carolyn M.

Congratulations

1/28/2025 10:26 - Ellyn H.

Congratulations Mr. Snook! Enjoy your Blessings! I buy on Online too so hopefully one day soon I'll win a big lottery jackpot

1/28/2025 09:48 - Andrew C.

Congrats

1/28/2025 09:44 - Douglas H.

Congratulations to the Shawn Snook Family. Amazing win. So happy for you

1/28/2025 07:13 - Monica S.

Look at God!!!I'm next in line for a big lottery win. It won't be much longerNC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers and wishing you lots of luck, Monica!

1/28/2025 05:05 - MICHAEL B.

Congratulations on your win

1/28/2025 02:46 - Berry B.

A Very Happy Birthday to you and Congratulations on both

1/28/2025 02:36 - Annie J.

Congratulations!! I’m next

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