MEDFORD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Medford man has won a $1 million grand prize on a Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket.
Pittsfield man wins $1 million prize on lottery scratch ticket
Leonardo Da Silva Almeida is the first winner of a $1 million grand prize in the lottery’s “$50X” scratch ticket game, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Da Silva Almeida chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes. He plans to save and invest his winnings.
He purchased the winning ticket at Public Tavern, located at 565 Broadway in Somerville. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The Massachusetts State Lottery said three additional $1 million grand prizes remain unclaimed in the game.
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