RALEIGH — John Turner, of Shelby, became overcome with emotion after discovering his $30 scratch-off purchase turned into a $3 million win.
“I started bawling,” Turner said. “It was a happy cry though.”
Turner, 47, bought his Fabulous Fortune ticket from the Kangaroo Express on Mallard Creek Road in Charlotte. After scratching the ticket outside in the parking lot, he said he initially had a hard time processing what just happened.
“My mind was going like 100 mph,” he said. “I was like, ‘Oh my God, I’ve done it. I finally hit the big one.’”
Turner collected his prize Friday
He had to make the decision to receive the prize as an annuity of $150,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $1.8 million. He chose the lump sum.
After required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $1.28 million.
Turner said he plans to pay off his car, share some money with his family, and invest the rest.
Fabulous Fortune debuted in July with six $3 million prizes and 18 $100,000 prizes. Since Turner claimed the last $3 million prize, the lottery will begin the process of ending the game.
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