Durham woman wins first $200,000 top prize in new lottery game

Peggy Boone of Durham took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won the first $200,000 top prize in a new lottery game.

Boone bought her lucky Spicy Hot Riches ticket from the Harris Teeter on Horton Road in Durham.

She arrived at lottery headquarters Friday to claim her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $143,501.

The Spicy Hot Riches game debuted this month with four $200,000 top prizes. Three $200,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

8 COMMENTS

5/27/2025 05:59 - Darlene E.

Congrats

5/26/2025 07:10 - althea a.

Congratulations to you ????????

5/26/2025 05:14 - shirley b.

NCEL did you say POP game promotion would end the last Friday in May? Did ya'll change rules?NC Lottery
Hi, Shirley! The last day of that promotion was Friday, May 23. You can read more at https://nclottery.com/NewsBlogDetails/2025/5/23/Cash-POP-promotion-to-end-Friday-May-23.

5/24/2025 12:46 - Robert f.

Congratulations from Charlotte, nice win enjoy!!!!!!

5/23/2025 09:18 - Duane C.

Congratulations

5/23/2025 06:07 - Duane C.

Congratulations

5/23/2025 06:04 - Renee F.

Wow

5/23/2025 03:59 - Paula F.

Congratulations ????