ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WWLP) – Two lucky winners have claimed major lottery prizes in Massachusetts, with one taking home $1 million and another securing a staggering $10 million prize.
One lucky resident of Attleboro is the winner of a $1 million prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” $10 instant ticket game.
He opted for the cash payout and received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes. He plans to use his winnings to fund his daughter’s college education. The winning ticket was purchased at Mutual Mart, located at 19 Pleasant St. in Attleboro, which will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
Meanwhile, a trust from Wellesley has claimed the first $10 million prize from the new “$10,000,000 Bonanza” instant ticket game. The trustee accepted the prize, which also selected the cash option, receiving $6.5 million before taxes.
The winner plans to build a new home and invest the remainder of their winnings. The winning ticket was bought at Coletti’s Market, 470 North Main St. in Raynham, which earned a $50,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.