CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte man says he could barely stand up after winning a massive $1.1 million lottery jackpot.
Stephen Holder bought his lucky $10 Break the Bank ticket from a convenience store on Statesville Road. When he bought the ticket, the jackpot stood at $1,115,683. Since he bought a progressive ticket, he received 100% of the progressive jackpot.
"My knees buckled," he joked. "I kept thinking, 'Is this real?'"
Holder's prize is the third-largest in the history of the Fast Play jackpot game.
"When I think about it, I still can't believe it happened," Holder said.
After paying the required state and federal taxes, Holder took home $797,716.
Fast Play features a jackpot that grows with every ticket sold until there's a winner.
Playing the lottery is a form of gambling. If you are concerned about your gambling or worried about a friend, you can call the NC Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-718-5543. You can also contact the National Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.