CHARLOTTE — Annette Harper of Charlotte won the Lucky for Life lottery, securing the $25,000 a year for life prize with a $2 ticket purchased at Circle K on Central Avenue.
Harper matched all five white balls in the July 31 drawing, beating the odds of 1 in 1.8 million to claim her prize.
Harper opted for the lump sum payment of $500,000 instead of the annual prize.
After required state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $279,832.
Lucky for Life is one of six lottery games available in North Carolina, with tickets purchasable at retail locations or through Online Play.
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