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Gaston County man snags $1 million top prize win

December 23, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:03 AM
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Ronnie Denton of Gastonia took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize.

Denton bought his lucky $1,000,000 Bonus Match ticket from Will’s Food Store on South New Hope Road in Gastonia.

When Denton 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 $430,503.

The $1,000,000 Bonus Match game debuted in August with five $1 million top prizes. Two $1 million prizes remain to be claimed.

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12/23/2025 08:41 - Joerotha L.

Congratulations

12/23/2025 06:33 - Deborah A.

Happy Holidays to you. Congrats!

12/23/2025 02:19 - Robert T.

Congratulations..I wish too

12/23/2025 12:59 - RO P.

Congratulations ??

12/23/2025 11:50 - Robert f.

Congratulations enjoy your big win!!!!!!!!

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