FRANKLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Linda Smith, of Youngsville, bought a $10 scratch-off ticket and won the first $1 million prize in the new Red Hot Millions game, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
Smith bought her winning ticket from ET’s Quick Stop on N.C. 96 in Youngsville.
When Smith arrived at lottery headquarters Monday, she had a decision to make.
She could choose to receive the 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.
After required state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $427,503.
Where can I get the latest lottery numbers?
Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night.
You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website.
