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Carmelo Diaz Valentin of Lawrence won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Millions” $30 instant ticket game after clearing a store out of its last remaining ticket.
Valentin cashed his prize out and received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes on Monday, Jan. 23. He plans to use the winnings to buy a house and a truck.
The store that sold Valentin the lucky ticket was Gigante Meat Market located at 139 Park St. in Lawrence, which will receive a $10,000 bonus.
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