Newly Minted Millionaire: Boston Man Preparing For Future After Lottery Win

A Boston man said he already knows how he'll spend the $1 million he won playing in the Massachusetts State Lottery.

02/12/2024 12:40 p.m.

Jose Rodrigues, of Dorchester, won the prize playing the "777" scratch-off game.

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

Rodrigues said he'll use the money to pay off his mortgage.

He bought the ticket at O'Brien's Wines & Liquors at 1911 Dorchester Ave. in Dorchester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

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