Newly Minted Millionaire: Taunton Man Lands Massive Payday On New Lottery Game

Michael Barber Jr. won the seven-figure prize by playing the “$1,000,000 Merry & Bright," a $5 scratch-off game. 

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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 $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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