Steven Smith of Hillsborough turned a $30 MAX-A-MILLION scratch-off into a $100,000 prize this week, according to the state lottery. He collected his winnings Monday at lottery headquarters and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, walked away with $72,018. The lucky ticket came from A&M Mini Mart on Burlington Road in Roxboro.
Claim and payout
According to the NC Education Lottery, Smith claimed his prize Monday at lottery headquarters, where he received a net payout of $72,018 after taxes. The lottery reports that the $30 MAX-A-MILLION scratch-off game launched with 10 prizes of $100,000 and 25 top prizes of $1,000,000. As of the latest update, six of the $100,000 prizes and 15 of the $1,000,000 prizes are still waiting to be claimed. The winning ticket was purchased at A&M Mini Mart on Burlington Road in Roxboro.
Game context
Since debuting in March, the MAX-A-MILLION game has been churning out big winners across North Carolina, with recent claims landing in both the six-figure and $1 million range. Hoodline previously highlighted a $1 million MAX-A-MILLION winner in October, underscoring how far the game’s luck has spread across the state, in a story titled hits $1 million jackpot. Players are reminded that odds and prize availability shift as more tickets are sold and prizes are claimed.
Where the money goes
The N.C. Education Lottery says ticket sales help fund education efforts statewide, including school construction projects, college scholarships, and early education programs. For a breakdown of how lottery dollars support specific counties and school systems, visit the impact page on the NC Education Lottery. The lottery also notes that winners with questions about how to claim prizes can find step by step guidance on its website or by contacting lottery headquarters directly.
