$1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Winner Plans To Invest In His Company, Take Well-Earned Vacation

One lucky Bay Stater saw their bank account make an incredible leap after they collected a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Monday, May 20.

Josiorme Da Silva, left, and his son pose with their $1 million check.
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts State Lottery*

Josh Lanier

05/21/2024 12:24 p.m.

Josiorme Da Silva, of Hyannis, won the seven-figure sum playing the $5 "$1,000,000 Monopoly Doubler" scratch-off game.

Da Silva elected to take the $650,000 lump sum (before taxes) rather than the annuity.

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He says he plans to take a vacation, buy a new work van, and invest in his company with the money.

Da Silva purchased the winning ticket at West Main Gas and Diesel, 577 West Main St. in Hyannis. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

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