Clemmons Man, Steve Hege, Wins $1 Million on NC Lottery Second Chance Drawing

A Clemmons man, Steve Hege, had an extraordinary day on December 7, 2022. He won $1,000,000 on the NC Lottery Colossal Cash second-chance drawing.  Mr. Hege said, “I almost had a heart attack!” He claimed it was a life-changing event, and most people would firmly agree.

Clemmons Lottery Winner Wants to Help His Dad

Mr. Hege recently moved to the area to help his elderly dad.  His dad was the first person he told, and it brought tears to his eyes.  Hege said that the winnings couldn’t come at a better time for him and his dad.  He’s looking forward to taking his dad on a well deserved fishing trip.

December 7th NC Lottery Winner Chooses Lump Sum Payout to Buy a Home

Mr. Hege visited the NC Lottery headquarters on Friday, and he had a choice to make.  He could either receive the winnings as an annuity payment of $50,000 over 20 years, or he could take a lump sum with heavy tax consequences.  He chose the lump sum of $600,000 and after taxes took home over $426,000.  Mr. Hege also said he plans to buy a home with his winnings.

NC Lottery Second Chance Drawings

Lottery players who scan their tickets into their accounts are automatically entered into the second-chance drawings.  The winners are then notified via phone or email from by the North Carolina Lottery.  Hege was the last of five winners of the Colossal Cash second-chance drawing.