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Union County woman celebrates $1 million lottery win

One lucky winner purchased the ticket at the Food Lion on Idlewild Road in Indian Trail.

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. —  Anna Papp of Monroe took a chance on a $2 Mega Millions ticket in Tuesday’s drawing and won a $1 million prize.

Lottery officials said Papp purchased the ticket at the Food Lion on Idlewild Road in Indian Trail. The $2 ticket matched the numbers on all five white balls to win the $1 million prize. 

Credit: NC Lottery

She claimed her prize Wednesday at lottery headquarters and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $712,076.

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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.  

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