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Winston-Salem woman wins first $2 million prize in scratch-off game

March 28, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 1:47 PM
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Adriana Salgado Calderon of Winston-Salem took a chance on a $20 scratch-off and won the first $2 million top prize in the $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe game.

Calderon bought her lucky ticket from Brother Food Mart on Indiana Avenue in Winston-Salem.

When Calderon arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday, she had a decision to make. She could choose to receive her prize as an annuity of $100,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $1.2 million. She chose the lump sum of $1.2 million and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $858,006.

The $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe game debuted in December with four $2 million top prizes and eight $100,000 prizes. Three $2 million prizes and six $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.


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4/03/2024 03:26 - Rhonda F.

No GREG E, she did NOT make the wrong choice if she is anywhere close to my age. You have to enjoy it today, as no one is guranteed a tomorrow ??

4/01/2024 08:23 - Jason H.

Amen

3/30/2024 11:13 - roberta n.

Congratulations

3/30/2024 08:04 - Ellyn F.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

3/29/2024 08:09 - Joe S.

Congratulations from Charlotte! :)

3/29/2024 08:05 - Sabrina F.

Congratulations!!

3/29/2024 06:12 - Darlene E.

Congrats WINSTON-SALEM!!!

3/29/2024 04:11 - Frankie M.

Why are the taxes on the lump sump payout sooo...high?!? I'm happy for her tho...NC Lottery
Hey there, Frankie! Winners are given the choice between a $2 million payment paid out over 20 years (payments of $100,000 a year), or a lump sum of $1.2 million all at once. The difference between the lump sum and the annuity accounts for what would be earned on interest over the course of 20 years and used to pay out the prize to the winner. Which option a winner chooses is up to them, but we are required to withhold minimum state (4.5%) and federal (24%) taxes from either option!

3/29/2024 12:28 - Greg E.

Greedy not to take the 20 year option as you left 1.15 million on the table before taxes. You chose poorly.

3/29/2024 12:24 - India R.

I wonder if it really works and cash put ???????

3/28/2024 11:25 - Barbara R.

Blessing!

3/28/2024 10:48 - Tracy H.

Congrats, hope I am next!

3/28/2024 10:15 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Adriana on your Winnings. Enjoy

3/28/2024 09:06 - Sabrina D S.

Congrats!!

3/28/2024 07:53 - Rasheedah P.

Congratulations ????

3/28/2024 07:07 - Lysander S.

Congrats Ms.Calderon. Please share your blessing with those in need.

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