Washington County Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize

Jamar McAllister chose a lump sum payout of $600,000 after his big scratch-off win.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:41pm

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Jamar McAllister, a resident of Plymouth, North Carolina, won a $1 million top prize on a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket he purchased at Ramseur Gas Co. in Ramseur. McAllister opted to receive his winnings as a lump sum of $600,000 after required tax withholdings, taking home $432,063.

Why it matters

Lottery wins of this magnitude are relatively rare, and McAllister's story highlights the life-changing impact a substantial prize can have. Additionally, the lottery has provided significant funding for school construction projects in Washington County, North Carolina.

The details

McAllister bought his winning 50X The Cash scratch-off ticket from Ramseur Gas Co. on Jordan Road in Ramseur. When he arrived at lottery headquarters to claim his prize, he had the option to receive the winnings as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the lump sum, which resulted in a final payout of $432,063 after taxes.

  • McAllister bought his winning ticket on an unspecified date.
  • McAllister claimed his prize at lottery headquarters on Monday.

The players

Jamar McAllister

A resident of Plymouth, North Carolina, who won a $1 million top prize on a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket.

Ramseur Gas Co.

The convenience store in Ramseur, North Carolina, where McAllister purchased his winning lottery ticket.

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What’s next

The 50X The Cash game debuted in February 2025 with six top prizes of $1 million, and one $1 million prize remains to be claimed.

The takeaway

This lottery win demonstrates the life-changing impact that a substantial prize can have, while also highlighting the broader community benefits of lottery funding, such as the $47 million in state grants that have been provided to Washington County for school construction projects.