Brunswick County man wins $1 million in second-chance drawing

June 17, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:59 AM

Gary Godwin of Shallotte tried his luck in a second-chance drawing and won the $1 million top prize.

Godwin won his prize in the Millionaire Maker drawing on June 4. The drawing awarded one top prize of $1 million, one prize of $100,000, and 20 $500 prizes. There were more than 4.1 million entries.

The drawing was the third and final second-chance drawing in the Millionaire Maker game. Any Millionaire Maker scratch-off ticket was eligible for the drawing.

When Godwin arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday to claim his prize, 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 $430,500.

15 COMMENTS

7/27/2025 01:37 - Eugene H.

The NCEL ended this game with the following money still on the board. Shame on you NCEL! 5 $1 million prizes 3 $100K prizes 2 $20K prizes 7 $5K prizes 249 $1K prizes With sports betting, a slot machine on every phone with your digital instants and scratch wins hard to come by now. WHY ARE OUR SCHOOLS NOT THE BEST IN THE NATION?NC Lottery
Hi, Eugene! Sometimes, inventory space or game popularity mean we have to end a game earlier than expected. If a game is ended with prizes remaining, 50% of that prize money goes into the NC education fund, and the other 50% is returned to players in the form of prizes for promotions and other games. 100% of our profits go to education, and you can see a breakdown of how our funds are used at https://nclottery.com/education.

6/21/2025 07:04 - Paula F.

Congratulations ????

6/21/2025 12:00 - John D.

LET'S ALL AGREE ON ONE THING NCEL IS DEFINITELY RIGGED TO A CERTAIN DEGREE. THEY JUST STARTED BRINGING WINS BACK TO EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA WHEN YOU DO SEE THAT MAP TARENCE H. THE MAJOR WINS ARE WAKE COUNTY AND CHARLOTTE AND RIGHT ON IN THE MOUNTAINS I BELIEVE THEY REPEAT NUMBERS FOR A REASON TO KEEP GETTING YOUR MONEY AND WHEN YOU HOP ON THAN REPEAT NUMBER IT WILL NOT COME OUT PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA IT'S A RIGGED SYSTEM BUT NO ONE IS MAKING US PLAY BUT PEOPLE DO WANT TO WIN SOMETIME STOP KEEING 90% OF THE MONEY NCEL LET US PLAYERS HIT WITH YALL

6/19/2025 06:59 - Tarence H.

WOW! Another winner in the eastern part of the state. The people winning big who live in the mountain county’s are about like finding hens teeth.I would love seeing a map showing the number of big winners in each county.

6/18/2025 11:44 - darryl i.

I agree with Brian. I've waited over 3 years n had 100s of entries only to lose AGAIN

6/18/2025 02:44 - Jennifer S.

Nice to see a Shallotte residence won. I was beginning to to wonder if we were even on the map ?? lol

6/18/2025 01:54 - Duane C.

Congratulations

6/18/2025 01:39 - MICHAEL B.

Congratulations nice win!!!!!!!

6/18/2025 11:01 - jackie h.

Congratulations on your win

6/18/2025 05:15 - lakeesha r.

Congratulations ??

6/18/2025 04:11 - Brian T.

It's about time NCEL ended this farce. Players waited 3 years and 5 months for the final drawing. NCEL should be ashamed for their systematic routing of winners on all of their games. It is representative of a failed system. As the years pass, NCEL games and odds are worse. Shame on those involved in corruption.

6/18/2025 03:54 - Leslie W.

Good luck to meNC Lottery
We're crossing our fingers for you and wishing you lots of luck, Leslie!

6/18/2025 01:37 - Robert f.

Congratulations nice win!!!!!!!

6/17/2025 01:55 - Dwight T.

Great

6/17/2025 12:32 - chris i.

CONGRATS!

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Brunswick County man wins $1 million in second-chance drawing

June 17, 2025 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:59 AM

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