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Newly Minted Millionaire From New Bedford Takes Bite Out Of Lottery Newly Minted Millionaire From New Bedford Takes Bite Out Of Lottery
Newly Minted Millionaire From New Bedford Takes Bite Out Of Lottery A New Bedford man became the fifth person to win $1 million in the "Jaws" scratch-off game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Bacilio Gomez collected his seven-figure payday on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The "Jaws" themed game launched in March to capitalize on the famed blockbuster's links to Martha's Vineyard, where much of the movie was filmed.  Related: Dedham Man Is Lucky For Life After Big Lottery Win Gomez took the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he plans to buy a house with that money.  Gomez bought the ticket at M&M …

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