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North Carolina man takes home a full $1 million in lottery game that accounts for taxes

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North Carolina Lottery sets top prize at amount that guarantees a $1 million payout after tax

By Kate Northrop

The North Carolina Lottery has paid out exactly $1 million post-tax to a player who won a top prize in a game that factors in taxes to guarantee the million-dollar amount.

A North Carolina man won $1 million in a scratch-off game — but for real.

Ralph Mizelle of Williamston is the first winner of a $10 North Carolina Lottery scratch-off game called "$1,000,000 Taxes Paid" that offers a distinctive top prize.

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