Willow Spring, North Carolina, September 20, 2025
News Summary
Jeremy Wilson, a 20-year-old from Willow Spring, made headlines by winning a staggering $10 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket. He purchased the ’10 Million Spectacular’ ticket for $50 and scratched it off in a store, resulting in an overwhelming, joyous reaction. After taxes, Wilson’s take-home amount is $4,305,014, which he plans to use for his mother’s birthday trip and securing his financial future.
Willow Spring, North Carolina
A 20-year-old man from Willow Spring has made headlines after winning $10 million from a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off ticket. The monumental win was officially announced on Friday, revealing the extraordinary fortune that Jeremy Wilson has come across.
Details of the Win
Wilson purchased a $10 Million Spectacular scratch-off ticket for $50 at the North River Tobacco Barn located on Caratoke Highway in Jarvisburg. After buying the ticket, he scratched it off right in the store, where he was met with the shocking realization of winning the top prize. This overwhelming moment led Wilson to describe his reaction as a “crazy feeling,” expressing that he was so stunned he “couldn’t control” himself.
Excited by his newfound fortune, Wilson immediately shared the news with his mother, who initially thought her son was joking about the monumental win. After gathering himself, Wilson was able to prove the reality of the situation. He later collected his prize on Thursday, choosing a lump sum payment of $6 million instead of the annuity option, which provided $500,000 annually over the span of 20 years.
Winnings After Taxes
Following the subtraction of state and federal taxes, Wilson’s take-home amount was $4,305,014. This amount represents a significant financial change for the young man, who plans to use part of his winnings to take his mother on a trip for her birthday. Additionally, Wilson intends to save the remaining portion of his prize to secure his financial future.
Lottery Game Background
Wilson’s remarkable win has been noted as the third $10 million prize awarded in North Carolina so far this year. The $10 Million Spectacular scratch-off game, which Wilson played, was launched in December 2023 and features five top prizes of $10 million, alongside 20 prizes of $1 million and an additional 20 prizes of $100,000. With Wilson winning the last $10 million top prize, the North Carolina Education Lottery has begun the process of concluding the game.
This event not only changes Wilson’s life but also highlights the ongoing popularity of lottery games in North Carolina, where players are continually presented with opportunities to win big. The excitement surrounding such games often brings communities together as residents celebrate local winners and share in the hope of future winnings.
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Additional Resources
- WRAL: Willow Spring Man Wins $10 Million NC Lottery Scratch-Off
- News Observer: Willow Spring Man Wins $10 Million
- ABC11: Johnston County Woman Snags $250,000 Second Chance Lottery Win
- Google Search: North Carolina Lottery news
- UPI: North Carolina Education Lottery Second Win
- Encyclopedia Britannica: North Carolina Education Lottery
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