Alabama Woman Wins $2 Million on Lottery Scratcher Bought in Fayetteville
A woman from Alabama is planning to come home to North Carolina, after she won $2 million on a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off ticket she bought in Fayetteville.
Brittaney Dominguez grew up in North Carolina, and plans to move back home, after her win on a $20 Mega 7’s lottery scratch-off ticket she bought at the VGO 28 on North Reilly Road in Fayetteville.
“Now I can buy my house and be back home,” Dominguez said. “I just couldn’t believe it. It didn’t really register.”
Dominguez made a return trip to the store to check her ticket and confirmed her big win.
“The store clerk gave me a huge hug,” Dominguez said. “I told her she was my good luck charm.”
Dominguez chose to take the lump sum payout of $1.2 million on her winnings. After federal and state tax withholdings, that landed her $854,633. She could have chosen a $100,000 annuity for 20 years instead.
With her winnings, Dominguez said she’s coming back to North Carolina to buy a house, and will invest more of it. She may also take up her passion for cooking, with a food truck.
The N.C. Education Lottery’s Play Smart™ program educates and empowers North Carolinians to make smart decisions when they play the lottery. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the lottery highlights Play Smart to help ensure when North Carolinians play the lottery it doesn’t become more than a game. Visit nclottery.com/PlaySmart to learn how the Play Smart program helps someone create a game plan to keep lottery play fun. If you or someone you know needs support, visit morethanagame.nc.gov/ for free, confidential help.
