PITTSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) -- Richard Markiewicz, of Pittsboro, bought a $2 Lucky for Life ticket on Thursday and won a $25,000 a year for life prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Markiewicz bought his ticket online. ‘Unexpected blessing’: Greensboro woman collects $110,000 lottery win on birthday after buying $1 ticket at convenience store He won his prize by matching all five white balls in the drawing. The odds of winning that prize are 1 in 1.8 million. He claimed his prize at lottery headquarters Wednesday and had the choice of receiving $25,000 a year for the rest of his life or a $390,000 lump sum. He chose the $390,000 lump sum. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $279,826. Where can I get the latest lottery numbers? Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website.