A Franklin County man won a $1 million top prize after taking a chance on a $10 scratch-off ticket. That came just days after a Harnett County man also won $1 million after buying a $10 scratch-off ticket.
Kerolos Makram of Louisburg bought his lucky Loteria Multiplier ticket from Marco's Mini Mart on N.C. 561 in Louisburg.
When Makram arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday, he had an important decision to make. He could receive his prize as an annuity of $50,000 a year for 20 years or take a lump-sum payment of $600,000.
He chose the lump-sum option and, after required taxes, took home more than $432,000.
The Loteria Multiplier game debuted in March with four $1 million top prizes. One $1 million prize remains unclaimed.
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