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Kyle Avery, of Springfield, won the prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Winter Winnings” instant ticket game, the lottery announced on Tuesday, March 8.
Avery's mother gave him the ticket to thank him for doing work on her car, MA Lottery reported.
Avery received his prize as a single payment of $650,000 before taxes.
The ticket was purchased at Big Y Express, which is located at 1993 Boston Road in Wilbraham.
The store is set to receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale of the ticket, the lottery said.
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