$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Man Has Big Plans For Big Payday

A Salem man who said he was struggling after his car broke down won't have to scrounge to afford a new one after winning a $1 million Massachusetts State Lottery jackpot.

Michael Pereira
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts State Lottery*

Josh Lanier

08/19/2024 5:19 p.m.

Michael Pereira won the seven-figure payday playing the “$4,000,000 Mayhem" game. He bought the $10 scratch-off ticket on Friday, Aug. 16, and picked up the check on Monday.

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

He plans to buy a new car with the cash.

Pereira bought the ticket at Salem 7 Food Store at 126 North St. in Salem. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

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