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KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Knightdale man claimed the top prize in a digital instant game, lottery officials said.

According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, Stephen Clark participated in the Magic Winnings Vegas game on Sept. 12 for $20 and won the $135,218 jackpot in the second level "Cadabra".

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Lottery officials said the odds of Clark's win were one in 1.6 million.

Clark visited lottery headquarters on Monday to collect his prize. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he received $97,025, according to NC Lottery.

According to NC Lottery, Magic Winnings Vegas uses a progressive jackpot that begins at $25,000 and can

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