New homeowner in shock over $1 million lottery win a week after closing on NC home
A brand-new homeowner got a life-changing shock when she won $1 million in the North Carolina Education Lottery a week after closing on her house.
Patricia Simmons bought a $30 Millionaire Maker scratch-off at a Fairway One Stop in Greensboro a week after she bought her first home, she told lottery officials.
“I just stared at it,” Simmons told lottery officials. “It was unreal to see that.”
She called her husband to tell him the news and he didn’t believe her at first, according to lottery officials.
“He said, ‘Tricia you’re playing,’” she said. “He wanted to see the ticket.”
Simmons told lottery officials that any worries she had about keeping up with monthly payments on the home were eased thanks to her win.
The Greensboro woman had the choice of receiving the full $1 million over 20 years in $50,000 annual payments, or a lump sum of $600,000. She chose the lump sum and took home $427,509 after taxes.
“I’ve been in shock ever since,” Simmons said about her win.
