James Barker of Millers Creek took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 top prize.
Barker bought his lucky Spicy Hot Riches ticket from the Murphy Express on U.S. 421 in Wilkesboro.
He arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to claim his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $143,501.
The Spicy Hot Riches game debuted in May with four $200,000 top prizes. Two $200,000 prizes remain to be claimed.
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