NC man wins $2 million Jackpot after buying a $20 lottery ticket
Joice Hardin Jr. of Gastonia bought a $20 scratch-off and won a $2 million prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
Hardin bought his winning Grand Money ticket from Times Turnaround on South New Hope Road in Gastonia.
When Hardin arrived at lottery headquarters 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 amount of $1.2 million. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $852,126.
The winner has to reach the nearest lottery headquarters for further documentation formalities and for claiming their winning prize money, lottery officials said.
They also announced that the winner has 180 days from the day of the lottery draw to claim the winning prize money.
Recent News
Powerball Results Australia
Oz Lotto Results Australia
Weekday Windfall Results Australia
Euromillions Results
NZ Lotto Results
Mega millions Winning Numbers
Powerball Results South Africa
Lotto 649 Winning Numbers
Lotto Max Winning Numbers
Eurojackpot Results
Daily Lotto Results South Africa
