RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — A Pfafftown man took nearly $1 million home after trying his luck on a $20 Fast Play ticket, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery. Stephen Smith purchased the winning Max Win ticket on March 2 from the Quality Mart on Yadkinville Road in Pfafftown. At the tim e of his purchase, the jackpot stood at $936,065. Since Smith purchased a $20 ticket, he received 100% of the progressive jackpot plus $200,000. Smith arrived at lottery headquarters on Monday to collect his prize, and after required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $815,132. Fast Play features an instantly growing jackpot that increases with every ticket sold until it is won. As of Tuesday morning, the Fast Play jackpot stands at $148,000 and counting. ...read more read less