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Charlotte man celebrates $1 million top prize win

October 20, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:44 PM
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Kenneth Locklear of Charlotte took a chance on a $30 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize.

Locklear bought his lucky MAX-A-MILLION ticket from the Gate on Lawyers Road in Stallings.

When Locklear arrived at lottery headquarters Monday, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive the 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 $430,508.

The MAX-A-MILLION game debuted in March with 25 top prizes of $1 million and 10 prizes of $100,000. Eighteen $1 million prizes and seven $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

The N.C. Education Lottery’s Play Smart™ program helps North Carolinians make the most of their lottery play. Visit ncplaysmart.com to learn about all things lottery, from tips on how odds work to how to enter bonus drawings.

3 COMMENTS

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10/21/2025 05:18 - Barbara C.

WOW,not too hard to take!

10/21/2025 02:20 - cedric m.

Im nextNC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you and wishing you lots of luck, Cedric!

10/20/2025 05:18 - Berry B.

WOW,Congratulations

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