GASTONIA, N.C. (WGHP) — Pablo Bustamante, of Gastonia, bought a $10 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million top prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
Bustamante bought his winning 50X The Cash ticket from Triple E Express & Grill on Bessemer City Road in Gastonia.
When Bustamante arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday, he had a decision to make.
He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000.
He chose the lump sum of $600,000.
After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $429,003.
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Source: Fox 8 News Channel