In what could be considered a statistical improbability, Christopher Sink of Winston-Salem has landed a $10 million prize from a $50 scratch-off lottery ticket, just on the tail of a $10,000 win from the week prior; Sink's triumph marks the second of its kind in North Carolina this year, as reported by outlets including WBTV and The Charlotte Observer.
Sink, who owns a construction business, bought the winning ticket, part of the “$10 Million Spectacular” game, at KP Food Mart in Winston-Salem and candidly admits to the sudden instinct that spurred the purchase he said "Sometimes you have a gut feeling,” he said and it was indeed his auspicious day, as he told MyFOX8; a sentiment that echoes through the state as Winston-Salem buzzes with news of his fortune.
Upon visiting lottery headquarters to claim his winnings, Sink faced a decision between an annuity of $500,000 a year over 20 years or a lump sum payment; he elected the latter, walking away with a hefty $4,305,014 after taxes, as per lottery officials by accounts both The Charlotte Observer and WBTV confirmed.
With newfound financial leverage, Sink plans to channel some of his winnings into his business to purchase new equipment, while also earmarking funds for investment and bill payments; he expressed his elation over the win and the opportunities it presents, mentioning he is "tickled to death about this," in interviews with outlets including MyFOX8 and once again his luck becomes a beacon to all self-trusting lottery players in the Tar Heel State.
