I trusted my gut and won $2million lottery – but next decision saw me walk away with less than half my jackpot | 1MND9K5 | 2024-04-30 17:08:01
I trusted my gut and won $2million lottery – but next decision saw me walk away with less than half my jackpot | 1MND9K5 | 2024-04-30 17:08:01
A LOTTO player said he trusted his gut decision and ended up $2 million richer.
Donnie Leviner, from Laurinburg, North Carolina, by the state border with South Carolina, explained what led him to make his life-changing lottery purchase.
The 18-year-old purchased a $20 Big Cash Payout ticket on a whim, according to NC Education Lottery.
"Something just told me to buy it," he said.
The young man said he hadn't purchased many lotto tickets before this lucky win.
Leviner bought the ticket at Sneads Grove Convenience in Laurel Hill, an hour southwest of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
"I initially just went there to fill up the lawn mower," he said.
Leviner had matched the correct numbers on his scratch card ticket.
"I was in disbelief," Leviner said.
"I really didn't think it was true."
Leviner visited his state's lottery office to claim the money but an important decision meant he walked away with less than half of his jackpot prize.
Players are given the option between a lump sum or annuity payments, which are spread over 20 years.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> These $100,000-a-year installments would total $2 million with rising interest rates.
Players can also select the lump-sum option, which is subject to fees and taxes.
Leviner opted for the one-time payment of $1.2 million but his take-home dropped to $858,006 after state and federal taxes.
The young man said he was unsure how he wanted to use his newfound wealth but would "spend it wisely."
<p class="article__content--intro"> Millions dream of winning the lottery and finding fame and fortune. These are the biggest winners in US lottery history. </p> </div> </div> This $20 Big Cash Payout game was released in July 2023.
There were four $2 million jackpot prizes available when the game started and now two of these huge wins are left.
Players also have a chance to win the five remaining $100,000 prizes.
Leviner has not been the only lottery player to take home such a large win from a split-second decision.
An anonymous player in Michigan explained how she won $2 million after she bought a ticket on her way to pick up pizza.
The 41-year-old woman said her husband typically bought their lotto slips but she decided to buy a scratch card that day.
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