North Carolina Player Converts $10 Scratch-Off to $1 Million Prize

A fortunate resident of Plymouth, North Carolina, has claimed a life-altering $1 million prize after purchasing a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket. The individual, hailing from Washington County, recently visited the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters to finalize their significant win.

The winning ticket, part of the popular "50X The Cash" instant game, was acquired from Ramseur Gas Co, situated on Jordan Road in Ramseur. This single $10 purchase yielded the top prize offered by the game, marking a substantial return on investment for the player.

Upon claiming the prize, the winner faced a customary decision regarding the payout structure. The North Carolina Education Lottery presented two options: a total of $1 million distributed through annuity payments of $50,000 per year for two decades, or an immediate, reduced lump sum. Opting for instant liquidity, the Plymouth resident chose the lump sum, which amounted to approximately $600,000 before the application of taxes. After all relevant state and federal taxes were deducted, the final sum deposited into the winner's account was approximately $432,000.

Maintaining a degree of privacy, the Washington County winner has not publicly disclosed any specific plans for their newfound fortune, a common practice among lottery recipients.

The "50X The Cash" scratch-off game, which was officially launched by the North Carolina Education Lottery on January 30, 2026, costs $10 per ticket. It offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from the ticket's cost up to the maximum $1 million jackpot. The odds of securing this top prize are set at 1 in 1,712,025. Following this latest win, 11 of the original top prizes in the "50X The Cash" game remain available.

Beyond the primary jackpot, the game also features a second-tier prize of $25,000. Players have a 1 in 466,915.91 chance of winning this amount, with 41 out of 44 such prizes still waiting to be claimed. Additionally, a third-tier prize of $5,000 is available, offering odds of 1 in 395,082.69, and 46 of these prizes are yet to be won. The overall odds of a player winning any prize across all tiers from the $10 "50X The Cash" scratch-off ticket are 1 in 3.79, indicating a relatively frequent payout rate for participants.