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Ramseur Today
By the People, for the People
Ramseur Resident Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
Jamar McAllister's $10 scratch-off ticket purchased at local gas station hits big jackpot.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:00am
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A 35-year-old man from Plymouth, North Carolina has won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket he purchased at Ramseur Gas Co. in the small town of Ramseur, Randolph County. Jamar McAllister bought the winning $10 '50X The Cash' ticket and claimed the substantial prize from the North Carolina Education Lottery.
Why it matters
Lottery wins of this magnitude are rare, especially for a relatively small town like Ramseur. This significant prize will provide life-changing financial security for the winner and his family, while also generating excitement and buzz within the local community.
The details
McAllister purchased the $10 '50X The Cash' scratch-off ticket from Ramseur Gas Co. on Jordan Street in Ramseur. After scratching the ticket, he discovered he had won the $1 million top prize. He claimed the prize at the lottery headquarters in Raleigh, choosing to receive a lump sum of $600,000 after required state and federal tax withholdings.
- McAllister purchased the winning ticket on March 28, 2026.
- He claimed the $1 million prize on April 1, 2026.
The players
Jamar McAllister
A 35-year-old resident of Plymouth, North Carolina who won a $1 million lottery prize.
Ramseur Gas Co.
The local gas station in Ramseur, North Carolina where McAllister purchased the winning $10 '50X The Cash' scratch-off ticket.
North Carolina Education Lottery
The state-run lottery organization that oversees and administers the lottery games in North Carolina, including the '50X The Cash' scratch-off game that produced the $1 million winner.
What they’re saying
“I was in complete shock when I saw I had won the $1 million prize. This is life-changing for me and my family.”
— Jamar McAllister
What’s next
McAllister plans to use the $600,000 lump sum prize to pay off his mortgage, invest for retirement, and take his family on a dream vacation.
The takeaway
This remarkable lottery win in the small town of Ramseur serves as an inspiring reminder that life-changing opportunities can arise from the most unexpected places, even for everyday residents. McAllister's story underscores the power of chance and the potential for lotteries to dramatically improve one's financial future.
