News Summary
A man from North Carolina has won a life-changing $2 million jackpot after purchasing a scratch-off lottery ticket at a convenience store in Greenville, South Carolina. He initially won $20 and reinvested his winnings to purchase a second ticket, which turned out to be a significant win. The store owner expressed excitement, earning a $20,000 commission, while the winner considers using his newfound wealth for a new house. Another resident also struck it big with a Cash 5 win, showcasing the allure of Scratch-off and number drawing games in the region.
Greenville, South Carolina – A North Carolina man has struck it rich after winning $2 million on a lottery ticket purchased at a convenience store in Greenville. The winner, who has opted to remain anonymous, bought the winning ticket at Raceway #6748, located on Woodruff Road.
The man initially purchased a $20 scratch-off ticket and won $20. After claiming his winnings, he decided to test his luck once more and purchased an additional scratch-off ticket. This second ticket was the one that won him the life-changing $2 million jackpot.
In a remarkable turn of events, the winner conveyed that he had to calm down after discovering his win, noting that he still had to return to work afterward. The excitement didn’t just end with the winner; the store’s owner, Paul Patel, expressed his thrill over selling the winning ticket. He admitted that he was unable to sleep that night due to the excitement. For his efforts, Raceway #6748 received a $20,000 commission for selling the winning ticket, an amount Patel plans to allocate towards improvements at the store and share with his staff.
The winner of the $2 million prize had overcome odds of 1 in 1,320,000 in the popular 200X game. He is already contemplating the possibilities of spending his newfound wealth, with plans for purchasing a new house in the foreseeable future. It is worth mentioning that one remaining top prize of $2 million still exists in the same lottery game.
In a related event, another North Carolina resident, Michael Mancuso Jr. from Maggie Valley, scored big with a separate lottery ticket. Mancuso won $318,544 from a Cash 5 lottery ticket, successfully matching all five drawn numbers. His ticket was purchased from Maggie Valley Mart, and he indicated plans to share his winnings with family members.
Both winners have expressed shock over their luck, with Mancuso additionally planning to spend a portion of his winnings on a new motorcycle. The excitement surrounding these lottery wins highlights the continuing appeal of scratch-off and number drawing games across the region.
As these recent lottery wins take center stage, the stories affirm the potential life-changing impact of lottery gaming and its role as a source of entertainment for many players. The lottery continues to draw significant participation, with players eagerly hoping to be the next big winner.
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- WYFF4: $2 Million Winning Lottery Ticket in Greenville
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- MyFox8: North Carolina Man Wins $318,544 Lottery
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- Fox Carolina: $2 Million Lottery Ticket Sold in Upstate
- Google Scholar: Lottery Impact
- News Observer: NC Winning Lottery Tickets
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- NC Lottery: Mecklenburg County Woman Wins $431,069
- Google News: NC lottery 2025
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