Man Purchases Winning $1M Lottery Ticket At Convenience Store In Region

A lucky Western Massachusetts man has a pocket full of cash after recently winning $1 million on an instant ticket in the state lottery.

Thomas Boileau and his winning check.
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts State Lottery*

Kathy Reakes

02/01/2022 3:00 p.m.

Hampden County resident Thomas Boileau, of Chicopee, hit the big time on Thursday, Jan. 20, playing the “$4,000,000 Brilliant Titanium” instant ticket game.

Boileau chose the cash option for his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes), the lottery said.

He plans on using a portion of his winnings to buy a car.

Boileau purchased his winning ticket at Stop & Chill located at 400 East Main St. in Chicopee.

The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale of the ticket.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Litchfield and receive free news updates.