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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — James Belich of Lancaster won the top prize while playing the Supreme Riches scratch-off lottery.
Belich works in Charlotte and bought the winning ticket during his lunch break at the Cigarettes and More on Pineville Matthews Road.
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He chose the lump sum, which was more than $4 million after taxes.
He said he will use the money to better his children’s future.
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