A cool million: Eastern North Carolina man scores huge win on scratch-off ticket

Published 3:39 pm Monday, March 17, 2025

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An eastern North Carolina man scored a huge win on a scratch-off ticket, according to a news release from the N.C. Education Lottery.

Samuel Foreman, of Greenville, tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize. The Pitt County man bought his lucky $1,000,000 Money Rush ticket from L&D Mart on Old River Road in Greenville.

When Foreman arrived at lottery headquarters Monday, 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 $430,503.

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The $1,000,000 Money Rush game debuted in January with four top prizes of $1 million. Two $1 million prizes remain to be claimed.

“The N.C. Education Lottery’s Play Smart™ program helps North Carolinians make the most of their lottery play. Visit ncplaysmart.com to learn about all things lottery, from tips on how odds work to how to enter bonus drawings. If you or someone you know needs support, visit morethanagame.nc.gov/ for free, confidential help,” stated the release.

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