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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Concord man wins $1 million lottery prize
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Mahmoud Mansour of Concord took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize. Mansour bought his lucky Red Hot Millions ticket from the Sam's Mart on Scott Futrell Drive in Charlotte, a store where he works. When Mansour arrived to claim his prize, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the lump sum of $600,000 and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $430,503. Red Hot Millions debuted in September 2023 with four $1 million top prizes. One $1 million prize remains to be claimed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
07-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Chicago man wins $1 million after buying scratch-off ticket at Far North Side gas station
An Illinois Lottery player is celebrating after winning $1 million after purchasing a scratch-off ticket at a Far North Side gas station. Ashur Al Rahib purchased the $10 Red Hot Millions scratch-off at a Mobil gas station at 2500 W. Peterson Ave. in the West Ridge neighborhood. He said he stopped by the station often and, on that day, was not sure which ticket to pick. One of the station's employees helped with choosing, which led to the big win. "The store associate, Romy, showed me a few options but covered the names of the games, so I couldn't see them. I randomly pointed at one – and I can't believe the ticket I chose has made me a millionaire!" Al Rahib said. "Ashur is a good and hardworking man. He's been coming here for a long time, so we've gotten to know each other," Romy Singh said. "After realizing his ticket won $1 million, Ashur came back and told me, 'You gave me good luck, thank you!' He was so happy, and I'm very happy for him." It's not the first time the store has sold a winning ticket for a big prize. In the last two years, the station also sold a $25,000 and a $50,000 winning lottery ticket. Al Rahib said he would use his winnings to buy a small building and open a meat market and bakery. He will also donate some to his church. He is also advising other lottery winners to "do good things with the money" and remember to "give back." For selling the winning ticket, the gas station will receive a one percent bonus, or $10,000.
