A North Carolina man said he owes his $200,000 lottery jackpot to making a McDonald's run for his kids. Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Education Lottery
Rackley then continued on to the nearest McDonald's drive-through.
"I had ordered 50 chicken nuggets and four plain hamburgers," Rackley said. "I figured while I was waiting, I might as well start scratching."
Rackley said he didn't believe his eyes when he scratched off the $200,000 prize, so he asked the McDonald's clerk to give him a second opinion.
"She confirmed it," Rackley said. "I was in fact seeing it right."
The winner collected $141,003 after required state and federal tax withholdings.
He said he plans to fix up his car and spend the rest on his kids.
"I know one thing," Rackley said. "Santa will be good to them this year."
