Man wins $1 million from scratch-off in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte man has won $1 million from a scratch-off, according to reports from the North Carolina Education Lottery.

Jerry Mullins said he tried his luck and purchased a $10 Multiplier Mania scratch-off from the Food Lion on Johnston Road.

On Thursday, Mullians arrived at the lottery headquarters and chose the lump-sum amount of $600,000. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he said he took home over $400,000.

Lottery officials said the Multiplier Mania debuted last month with six $1 million top prizes.

Five of those $1 million prizes have yet to be claimed.

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