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$1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Woman Plans To Buy Home With Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Woman Plans To Buy Home With Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Woman Plans To Buy Home With Payday A woman who won a $1 million jackpot is planning for her future with the Massachusetts State Lottery payout.  Julia Da Rosa, of New Bedford, won the seven-figure prize playing the  “$1,000,000 Ultimate 7," a $5 scratch-off game.  Related: Woman Who Won $1 Million In Lottery Wants To Buy 'Nice Lunch' With Prize Da Rosa chose the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she's planning to buy a home with the cash.  She purchased the winning ticket at Petro Mart 2, 258 Orchard St. in New Bedford. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for…

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by Josh Lanier
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Randolph Man Plans To Start New Life With Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire: Randolph Man Plans To Start New Life With Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire: Randolph Man Plans To Start New Life With Jackpot Massachusetts man said he plans to pay to start a new life for himself and his partner after scoring a $1 million win in the state lottery.  Sean Galvez, of Randolph, won the seven-figure sum playing the "$1,000,000 Monolopoly Doubler," a $5 scratch-off ticket.  He chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Galvez said he plans to pay for his wedding and buy a home with the cash.  He bought the ticket at V&D Variety Store,1897 River St. in Hyde Park. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Payday: Winthrop Man A Newly Minted Millionaire $1M Lottery Payday: Winthrop Man A Newly Minted Millionaire
$1M Lottery Payday: Winthrop Man A Newly Minted Millionaire A Winthrop man collected a $1 million prize playing in the Massachusetts State Lottery. Facundo Cuello collected his seven-figure prize playing the “$10,000,000 Bonanza," a $20 scratch-off ticket. Related: Taunton Man Lands $1 Million Jackpot In Mass. Lottery He chose the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Cuello said he would be sensible with the money and invest his winnings.  He bought the winning ticket at Energy North, 2 Shirley St., Winthrop. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus. 

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by Josh Lanier
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Attleboro Man Will Improve Daughter's Life With Winnings Newly Minted Millionaire: Attleboro Man Will Improve Daughter's Life With Winnings
Newly Minted Millionaire: Attleboro Man Will Improve Daughter's Life With Winnings An Attleboro man said he will use the $1 million jackpot he won in the Massachusetts State Lottery to pay for his daughter's college tuition. Sivanthoeun Sar won the seven-figure check by playing the $10 scratch-off game “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler.” Four $1 million prizes and two $4 million grand prizes remain in circulation in the game.  Related: Brother, Sister Win Lottery Jackpots On Same Day Sar chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought his ticket at Mutual Mart at 19 Pleasant St. in Attleboro. The store will get…

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by Josh Lanier
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Family Fortune: Brother, Sister In Brockton Both Win Lottery Jackpot On Same Day Family Fortune: Brother, Sister In Brockton Both Win Lottery Jackpot On Same Day
Family Fortune: Brother, Sister In Brockton Both Win Lottery Jackpot On Same Day A Brockton family took the old "you'll have what your sister's having, and you'll like it" to a new level when a pair of siblings each won $25,000 a year for life in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  William Fralick and Pamela McClure, both of Brockton, correctly guessed all five numbers in the "Lucky For Life" drawing on Aug. 25.  They both chose to take the lump sum payment of $390,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  William said he would put the money into his savings, while his sister Pamela doesn't have plans for her winnings yet.  He bought his ticket at…

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$1M Lottery Winner: Pembroke Woman Planning Family Vacation With Big Payday $1M Lottery Winner: Pembroke Woman Planning Family Vacation With Big Payday
$1M Lottery Winner: Pembroke Woman Planning Family Vacation With Big Payday A Massachusetts woman has big plans for her family after winning a $1 million prize in the state lottery.  Erin Cobb, of Pembroke, won the seven-figure payday in the "Jaws"-theme instant win game. Related: Mass. Lottery Winner Dreamt About Winning Ticket Before Buying It  She said she plans to invest the money and take her family on a well-earned vacation.  "This is life-changing," she told the lottery. "We will make the most of it and will have some fun!" Cobb elected to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She bought the ti…

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Has Altruistic Goals For Winnings $1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Has Altruistic Goals For Winnings
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Has Altruistic Goals For Winnings A Salem woman who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said she has big plans for her major windfall.  Francisca Uceta De Placencio collected the seven-figure check playing the $10 scratch-off game “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler." Three $4 million grand prizes remain in that game and five $1 million tickets are in circulation.  Uceta De Placencio chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity. She said she'll invest some of the money and use the rest to help her family.  Uceta De Placencio bought the ticket at Armas Convenience S…

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Waltham Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Waltham Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Waltham Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Payday A Waltham man who won $1 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery game said he has big plans for his newfound windfall.  Wemerson De Jesus won the seven-figure sum by playing the “Bonus 100X” $10 scratch-off game.  De Jesus opted for the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  He said he plans to use the money to travel.  De Jesus bought the winning ticket at Highlander Farms at 69 Waltham St. in West Newton. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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by Josh Lanier
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$2M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Eyeing Home With His Winnings $2M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Eyeing Home With His Winnings
$2M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Eyeing Home With His Winnings A Malden man who won $2 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he knows what his first big purchase will be: a new home.  Yumei Zhu won the grand prize playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 scratch-off ticket. He won the final grand prize in that game.  Zhu chose to take the lump sum payment of $1.3 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the ticket at Route 85 Liquors at 274 Maple St in Marlborough. The store will get a $20,000 bonus for the sale.

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Cambridge Man Turns $5 Into Seven-Figure Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Cambridge Man Turns $5 Into Seven-Figure Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Cambridge Man Turns $5 Into Seven-Figure Payday A Cambridge man who said he plays the lottery a few times a month scored his biggest win yet when he claimed a $1 million jackpot.  Paul Surinder won the massive windfall playing the "Waves of Cash" $5 scratch-off game. There is still one $1 million ticket for that game in circulation.  Surinder opted to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He didn't say how he would spend the cash.  He bought the winning ticket at  Columbia Market at 151 Columbia St. in Cambridge. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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$1M Mega Millions Jackpot: Braintree Woman Eyeing Home With Winnings $1M Mega Millions Jackpot: Braintree Woman Eyeing Home With Winnings
$1M Mega Millions Jackpot: Braintree Woman Eyeing Home With Winnings A Braintree woman won a $1 million jackpot from the multi-state Mega Millions drawing last month.  Suxia Lin won the seven-figure prize after she matched the first five numbers on her Quic Pic ticket during the March 12 drawing. She collected her prize on March 25.  Related: Two People In Mass Win $1 Million In Powerball Lottery Lin chose the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she is considering buying a condo with some of the cash.  Lin bought the ticket at Kam Man Food at 219 Quincy Ave. in Quincy. The store will…

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$4M Lottery Payday: Mass Man Preparing For Retirement After Massive Win $4M Lottery Payday: Mass Man Preparing For Retirement After Massive Win
$4M Lottery Payday: Mass Man Preparing For Retirement After Massive Win A Massachusetts man who was scratching lottery tickets in his easy chair at his home is now on Easy Street and eyeing a new house after winning a gigantic jackpot.  James Leonard, of Sandwich, won $4 million playing the “$4,000,000 Diamonds” $10 scratch-off game.  Leonard said he bought two lottery tickets when he stopped to get tonic water. He took them home to scratch off while sitting in his easy chair.  The first ticket won him $50, but the second was a life-changer. He chose to take the lump sum payment of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.&n…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Woman Hoped To Win $500, Walks Away Millionaire $1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Woman Hoped To Win $500, Walks Away Millionaire
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Everett Woman Hoped To Win $500, Walks Away Millionaire An Everett woman has won the fourth and final $1 million prize for the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Hit $500" game.  Cecile Caruso hoped she would win the $500 option, but it was a golden ticket worth $1 million.  Caruso chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  She bought the winning ticket at Kipo’s Market & Deli at 42 Bradford St. in Everett. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Jackpot A Quincy trust recently claimed a $1 million check from the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Firefighter Joe Nominee Trust collected the prize from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch-off game. The winner chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) over the annuity.  The ticket was bought at Beacon Hill Market at 55 Anderson St. in Boston. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

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by Josh Lanier
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New Bedford Woman Wins $1 Million, Pays College Loans For Herself, Daughter New Bedford Woman Wins $1 Million, Pays College Loans For Herself, Daughter
New Bedford Woman Wins $1 Million, Pays College Loans For Herself, Daughter Biden's plan for student loan repayment is on hold, but one woman is repaying her family's college loans with help from a lucky lottery ticket.  Edna Soares, of New Bedford, won the $1 million prize in the "Emeralds 50X" instant ticket game, picking her ticket up on Tuesday, Jan. 17, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. With her winnings, Soares plans to buy her father a truck, along with paying for her daughter's college education and paying off her own student loans.  Soares bought her ticket at Golden Food Mart in Fall River. The store gets to share a piece of her goo…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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South Shore Chef Spending $1 Million Mass Lottery Prize On Kids' Education South Shore Chef Spending $1 Million Mass Lottery Prize On Kids' Education
South Shore Chef Spending $1 Million Mass Lottery Prize On Kids' Education A chef from the South Shore stopped for gas and walked away with enough money to put both his kids through school, lottery officials said. Alejandro Melendez Delgado, of Marshfield, won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “100X The Money” instant ticket game, lottery officials said on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The winning ticket was sold at the Speedway at 2139 Ocean Street in MarshfieldGoogle Maps Street View The chef bought his ticket after stopping for gas at the Speedway, located at 2139 Ocean Street, in Marshfield. Delgado claimed his prize with a one-time payment of $…

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