NC Couple Wins $1M Lottery, Splits Cash

0:00A North Carolina couple hit the jackpot, scratching off a $1 million top prize in the brand-new Lotteria Multiplier Lottery Game. Officials dropped the news last Friday, March 27, 2026. They snagged the $10 ticket during a quick stop at a Winston-Salem convenience store on Old Lexington Road earlier that Wednesday. Took it home, and she waited for the perfect vibe before using her trusty Lucky Coin to reveal the win. Using crazy odds of 1 in 3.6 million, they had options, a $50,000 yearly payout over 20 years, or a $600,000 lump sum. They split the cash after taxes, each walking with $216,031. The game rules gave them that sweet choice, and now they're plotting big moves like grabbing a new house and hooking up their daughter with a fresh ride. One of just $4 million prizes in this fresh March 3rd launch. Their story shows how one lucky scratch can flip the script on everyday life.

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