On Jan. 8, the Massachusetts State Lottery announced that Joseph Siwa of Westfield had won the $1 million prize in “The Fastest Road to $1 Million” instant ticket game.
Siwa chose the cash option on the prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes).
He told lottery officials he plans on buying a house and a car with the prize money.
Siwa purchased the winning ticket in Westfield at Nouria, 88-90, South Maple Street. Nouria will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.
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