Techie Eastern Mass Man Wins $1 Million, Plans To Buy Smart Watch

A lottery drawing that featured a $1 billion jackpot needed one Middlesex County man a $1 million check.

Brendan Stewart
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts State Lottery*

07/27/2023 3:40 p.m.

Brendan Stewart, of Waltham, won $1 million in a Powerball drawing on Wednesday, July 19, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.

The first five numbers on Stewart's ticket, purchased at Global Montello/Gulf at 821 Main Street in Waltham, matched the digits chosen in the drawing. He plans to use his windfall to deck himself out in a new smartwatch.

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He collected his check for $1 million (before taxes) on Thursday, July 27.

The gas station where Steward bought the ticket will receive a $10,000 bonus for its part in the big win.

The jackpot for the upcoming Powerball drawing on Saturday, July 29 is an estimated $60 million.

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