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Michael Barber Jr.

Newly Minted Millionaire: Taunton Man Lands Massive Payday On New Lottery Game Newly Minted Millionaire: Taunton Man Lands Massive Payday On New Lottery Game
Newly Minted Millionaire: Taunton Man Lands Massive Payday On New Lottery Game A new Massachusetts State Lottery game left a Taunton man very "merry" after he landed a $1 million jackpot.  Michael Barber Jr. won the seven-figure prize by playing the “$1,000,000 Merry & Bright," a $5 scratch-off game.  Related: Boylston Chef Cooking Up Something Special With $10 Million Lottery Win Barber chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he plans to spend the money on home repairs and travel.  Barber bought the Regal Wine & Spirits at 365 Bay St. in Taunton. The store will get a $1…