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$5M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Winner Has Big Plans For Newfound Fortune

A Berkshire County woman who claimed a $5 million Massachusetts State Lottery jackpot said she wants to buy a new car with her winnings. And she should get a good deal since she works for the dealership. 

Kathy Burgess 

Kathy Burgess 

Photo Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery

Kathy Burgess, of Laneborough, won the massive payday by playing the $20 scratch-off game "$5,000,000 100X Cashword."

He chose to take the lump sum payment of $3.25 million rather than the annuity. 

Burgess bought the ticket at Price Chopper's Market 32 at 555 Hubbard Ave. in Pittsfield. The store will get a $50,000 bonus for the sale.

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