North Andover Family Man Does Wife A Favor, Wins $1 Million

A North Andover man who filled the family car's gas tank to save his wife a trip in the morning ended up being rewarded with more than just a "thank you."

Christian Kalil with his check for $1 million.
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts State Lottery*

Morgan Gonzales

12/23/2022 2:13 p.m.

Christian Kalil bought gas, a bottle of water, and a lottery ticket when stopping at a gas station on his way to a hockey game, Massachusetts State Lottery said. He picked a ticket from dispenser number five to honor his son's birth month of May.

Kalil's ticket, one of of Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Winning 7” instant ticket game, ended up earning him the $1 million prize.

Kalil chose to distribute his winnings over the next 20 years and received his first payment of $50,000 before taxes.

The gas station where the stroke of luck occurred is Newbury St. Sunoco located at 144 Newbury St. in Peabody. The Sunoco will receive a $10,000 bonus for its part in the big win.

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