Boone man notches $200,000 top prize

Boone man notches $200,000 top prize

WATAUGA — A Boone man tried his luck on a digital instant game on Friday and won a $200,000 top prize.

Watauga County man notches $200,000 top prize

Last Updated on May 6, 2026 11:37 am Jeremy Mercer of Boone tried his luck on a digital instant game on Friday and won a $200,000 top prize. He won his big prize on a $5 play in the 20 Years Celebration game. The odds of that win were 1 in 8 million. He claimed his prize Tuesday at lottery headquarters and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $144,021. In the 20 Years Celebration digital instant game, a player can play f…