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Charlotte man wins first $1 million top prize in new scratch-off game

February 7, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:26 AM
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Christian Smith of Charlotte tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won the first $1 million top prize in a new lottery game.

Smith bought his lucky 50X The Cash ticket from Sam’s Mart on Johnston Road in Charlotte.

When Smith arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive his 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 tax withholdings, took home $430,503.

The 50X The Cash game debuted this week with six top prizes of $1 million. Five $1 million prizes remain to be claimed.

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2/11/2025 07:43 - Dottie O.

What happened to 400,000. You get less than half.

2/11/2025 01:13 - Tracy S.

Congratulations!! At least somebody winning ??

2/10/2025 08:53 - Vanessa M.

Congratulations!!!!

2/08/2025 06:48 - Jeff S.

Still waiting congrats to you!!!

2/08/2025 06:46 - Jeff S.

I'm glad to hear you won the money!!! Don't spend it on instant games!!!

2/08/2025 05:31 - Judy F.

That's awesome. Congrats!

2/07/2025 08:53 - Anita R.

Congratulations ??

2/07/2025 07:05 - joanie m.

Congratulations

2/07/2025 03:29 - Iurii A.

Won 1M, received 43%.

2/07/2025 01:11 - Kimberly F.

God is good I miss my chance to win but I God will give me another chance that why all the praise goes to Him I love you Lord

2/07/2025 09:33 - Robert f.

Congratulations from Charlotte,I have been in that store a few times won a few dollars maybe one of these days I will hit the big prize

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