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Joseph Rooney won his seven-figure check playing the $20 scratch-off game “$10,000,000 Cash Blast.” Three of the game's $10 million grand prizes remain in circulation, along with two $1 million winners.
Rooney elected to accept his money in annuity installments that pay out $50,000 annually for the next 20 years. The lump sum payment would have been $650,000 before taxes.
Rooney said he wants to buy a new home with the cash.
He bought the ticket at 7-Eleven at 363 Hancock St. in Quincy. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.
This is the second lottery winner from Weymouth this month. Click here for more information on the other jackpot.
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