$1M Lottery Win: Billerica Man Decides To Treat Himself For Christmas, Walks Away A Millionaire

A Billerica man who said he rarely plays the lottery decided to indulge himself during the holiday season with a $20 scratch-off ticket and won $1 million.

Paul Peterson
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts State Lottery*

Josh Lanier

12/26/2023 2:37 p.m.

Paul Peterson won the seven-figure windfall playing the “$10,000,000 Cash Blast” game.

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He chose to take the $650,000 lump sum (before taxes) rather than the annuity.

Peterson said he wants to buy a home with the money.

He bought the ticket at Alltown at 1 Republic Rd. in Billerica. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

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