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In a stroke of luck, 18-year-old Jalen McLean from Raleigh, North Carolina, found himself $1 million richer after purchasing a $10 scratch-off ticket.

McLean’s fortune turned when his sister, Dasha Silas, picked out a $10 Jumbo Bucks ticket for him from the Valero on South McPherson Church Road in Fayetteville. After scratching off the ticket, McLean couldn’t contain his excitement as he realized he had won big.

A Fortunate Choice

Describing the moment, Silas recalled her brother’s immense joy, likening his smile to the character Venom from the movies. McLean, still in disbelief, expressed his feelings, saying, I feel like the luckiest guy in the universe.

Claiming the Prize

McLean wasted no time in claiming his winnings. He made his way to lottery headquarters to collect his prize, faced with the decision of receiving either an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000.

Choosing the Annuity

Opting for the annuity, McLean will receive $50,000 annually until he turns 38, totaling the $1 million prize. His first payment of $35,753, after taxes, was received on Wednesday.

Plans for the Future

With his newfound wealth, McLean has his sights set on purchasing an Audi, making plans for the future with his unexpected windfall.

About the Jumbo Bucks Game

The Jumbo Bucks game, which began in June, offered seven $1 million top prizes. With McLean’s win, there are now two $1 million prizes left to be claimed.

McLean’s story serves as a reminder of the unexpected turns life can take and the fortunes that can come from a simple scratch-off ticket.

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