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Davidson County man celebrates $2 million win

May 6, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 10:55 AM
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Jeffery Poole of Thomasville took a chance on a $20 scratch-off and won a $2 million top prize.

Poole bought his lucky Instant Millions ticket from One Stop Food Mart on Salem Street in Thomasville.

When Poole arrived Monday to collect his prize, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $100,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $1.2 million. He chose the lump sum of $1.2 million and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $861,006.

Instant Millions debuted in May of 2024 with four $2 million top prizes and eight $100,000 prizes. Two $2 million prizes and three $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

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5/09/2025 08:40 - Paula F.

Congratulations ????

5/07/2025 10:50 - Duane C.

Congratulations

5/07/2025 10:24 - Brenda H.

Congratulations to you!!

5/07/2025 08:53 - Amy G.

Congratulations on your win!

5/07/2025 08:51 - Duane C.

Congratulations

5/07/2025 07:31 - John D.

Once again CONGRATULATIONS AND WISH YOU ALL MANY MORE BLESSINGS LOOK AT THESE LOCATIONS OF THESE WINS THEY ARE CONCENTRATED ON A COUPLE OF SPECIFIC REGIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA PEOPLE PAY ATTENTION ATLEAST NCEL GIVE ALL OF NORTH CAROLINA AN EQUAL CHANCENC Lottery
Hi, John! No matter where you play, your odds of being a winner are the same - it just takes a lot of luck. We see big winners all across the state: from big cities to small towns, east to west. If you follow our blog or social media pages long enough, you'll see us share about big wins from all across NC.

5/06/2025 02:01 - Christopher S.

How can you still have 2 games that have been out since 2003 and only 1 top prize has been paid out????

5/06/2025 11:08 - Charles H.

Why do we have to be told he had a decision to make? Why not just get to the point and tell those who actually care whether he took the annuity or lump sum. Also, I got an e-mail recently asking me to take a look at recent big winners and I don't appreciate it. I'm trying to win big myself and I don't need reminders of other winners. It was an insult if you must know.

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