North Carolina Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize: A woman from Saint Pauls in Robeson County, North Carolina, celebrated an exciting moment with her mother after winning a $1 million lottery prize from a scratch-off ticket.
Monica Glover discovered her big win on Tuesday while scratching her ticket with her mother. Both became emotional when they realized she had won the top prize.
North Carolina Woman Wins $1 Million on Scratch-Off Ticket
Monica Glover purchased her lucky $1,000,000 Bonus Match scratch-off ticket at Minuteman Food Mart on North Fifth Street in Saint Pauls.
Her mother was sitting beside her when she scratched the winning ticket. Glover said they both cried after discovering the life-changing prize.
She described the experience as unbelievable and overwhelming, saying she was extremely nervous after realizing how much money she had won.
Winner Chooses $600,000 Lump-Sum Payment
Glover visited North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters on Friday to claim her prize.
She was offered two payment options:
- Receive $50,000 each year for 20 years, totaling $1 million.
- Accept a one-time lump-sum payment of $600,000.
Glover decided to take the $600,000 lump-sum payment instead of receiving annual payments.
After federal and state taxes were withheld, she received $432,063.
How Will Monica Glover Spend Her Lottery Winnings?
Glover already has plans for her lottery winnings. She wants to purchase a house and take her family on a vacation.
Her win has given her an opportunity to make these important dreams come true while sharing the happiness with her loved ones.
Where to Check the Latest North Carolina Lottery Results
Lottery players can follow the latest drawings and winning numbers through official lottery sources and FOX8.
The regular lottery drawing schedule includes:
- Mega Millions: Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
- Powerball: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
- North Carolina Lottery: Nightly drawings at 11:22 p.m.
Players should check their tickets carefully and confirm winning numbers through the official North Carolina Education Lottery website.
