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Harnett County woman collects $1 million scratch-off prize

November 17, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:21 PM
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Eladhandro Williams of Lillington tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million prize.

Williams bought her lucky Millionaire Maker ticket from Cape Fear Beverage on Old Road in Lillington.

When Williams arrived at lottery headquarters Friday, she had a decision to make. She could choose to receive her prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. She chose the lump-sum amount of $600,000 and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $427,509. 

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11/19/2023 12:47 - Donna W.

Congratulations ??

11/19/2023 09:30 - Roger K.

427,509 is alright with me!

11/19/2023 12:45 - Tara S.

??Congratulations!??

11/18/2023 09:51 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Eladhandro. Enjoy you winnings

11/18/2023 08:59 - myrick m.

Congratulations

11/18/2023 08:41 - Lenora H.

Congratulations

11/18/2023 06:19 - William m.

Isn't taking home 600k already taking out taxes from the 1 million lol. So they took 400k and then another $172,491 from the 1 million prize smhNC Lottery
Hey there, William! The difference between the lump sum amount ($600k) and the annuity prize amount ($1 million) accounts for the interest that would be earned and used to pay out the prize over the 20 years if the player chose the annuity option. Whether a player chooses the annuity or lump sum amount is up to them, but we are required to withhold the minimum state and federal taxes either way!

11/18/2023 05:58 - Sabrina D S.

Congrats!

11/18/2023 05:06 - William A.

Dumping new runs on old ones should be illegal and the lottery knows it. Pull the old tickets before a new run!

11/18/2023 01:18 - Alisa A.

What happen to the field where you can type the month and year of past results. I know the site was updated but that was very helpful.NC Lottery
Hey there, Alisa! Sorry for any inconvenience. You can toggle through the numbers at the top of the Past Draws page to find results from older drawing dates on Pick 3 and Pick 4 games, and you can choose the month/year for all of our other draw games.

11/18/2023 09:47 - Warren M.

Ok ok ?? Nice

11/18/2023 09:09 - Deborah C.

YAAAAAY!!!! GOOD FOR YOU!

11/18/2023 07:11 - jean paul p.

so she did not win $1000000!!!! but only $427509?? is not the sameNC Lottery
Hi, Jean Paul! The winner had a choice between a $1 million prize paid in annuity over 20 years ($50,000 a year) or a lump sum of $600,000 up front! The winner chose the $600,000, and after minimum state and federal tax withholdings, took home $427,509. Whether a player chooses annuity or lump sum is up to them - though we are still required to withhold the minimum taxes from either choice. Hope this helps to clarify!

11/18/2023 06:39 - Berry B.

Congratulations to you

11/18/2023 06:37 - Jennifer F.

Congratulations, that was so thoughtful to share with your boyfriend.

11/17/2023 08:32 - Joe S.

Congratulations from Charlotte! :)

11/17/2023 07:39 - Douglas H.

Congratulations Eladhandro. Life changing winning. May it bless your life in many positive ways

11/17/2023 04:14 - Gloria C.

Congratulations . Enjoy your winning.

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