Salisbury man wins $2M on $20 scratch-off

SALISBURY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Rowan County man used a microwave in his kitchen to stash his $2 million scratch-off ticket.

“The cashier told me to go home and not tell anyone,” recalled Breton. “I put the ticket in the microwave to protect it from my dog.”

Cristen Breton of Salisbury bought his $20 Platinum ticket from Fast Stop of East Spencer on Andrews Street.

“I went into the store and bought three tickets,” said Breton. “The third one won. I thought it was a joke.”

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Breton went to the lottery headquarters Wednesday to collect his prize and chose to take a lump sum of $1.2 million. After required state and federal tax withholdings, Breton walked away with $858,006.

“The only thing I want to do is help my mom,” said Breton. “She deserves this.”

Breton also plans to make repairs to his home.

Breton has won the last top prize for the Platinum ticket, so the lottery has ended.

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