Victor Chavez of Dudley took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won the last $200,000 prize of the game.
Chavez purchased his Mega Bucks ticket from Minuteman Food Mart on Indian Springs Road in Dudley.
He collected his prize at lottery headquarters Monday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $143,001.
Mega Bucks debuted in June 2023 with eight $200,000 top prizes. Chavez claimed the last top prize of the game.
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