Gaston County woman celebrates $2 million scratch-off win
RaspaPro Summary
Willie McCluney of Cherryville won a $2 million top prize on a $20 Ruby Red 7's scratch-off. She opted for a lump sum of $1.2 million and received $864,126 after taxes.
Key points
- •Willie McCluney won a $2 million top prize on a $20 scratch-off ticket.
- •She chose a lump sum payment of $1.2 million.
- •After taxes, McCluney took home $864,126.
- •The Ruby Red 7's game still has one $2 million prize remaining.
Why it matters
This highlights that top prizes are still available for lucky players in the Ruby Red 7's scratch-off game. It also shows the financial decision-making involved for large lottery winners.
RaspaPro Live Data
Ruby Red 7's
- Price: $20
- Top prize: $2,000,000
- Top prizes remaining: 1 / 3
- Overall odds: 1 in 3.45
- Signal: hot · 0.413
Data as of October 29, 2026
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Willie McCluney of Cherryville tried her luck on a $20 scratch-off and won a $2 million top prize.
McCluney bought her lucky Ruby Red 7's ticket from Delview Mart on Delview Road in Cherryville.
When McCluney arrived at lottery headquarters Monday, she had a decision to make. She could choose to receive her prize as an annuity of $100,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $1.2 million. She chose the lump sum of $1.2 million and, after required tax withholdings, took home $864,126.
The Ruby Red 7's game debuted August 2025 with three $2 million top prizes and nine $100,000 prizes. One $2 million prize and one $100,000 prize remains to be claimed.
Gaston County received $14.2 million in funding from the lottery for education programs. For details on other ways the lottery helps benefit education programs in Gaston County, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.
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