WILMINGTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A Wilmington man recently became the first $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “Cash in a Flash” instant game.
Joseph DeCristoforo claimed his winnings at the lottery’s headquarters in Braintree last week and received a one-time payment.
Lottery officials say DeCristoforo purchased his winning ticket at Hobart’s Country Store in Tewksbury. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
There are said to be 15 $1 million prizes remaining in the $10 instant game.
For a look at other Massachusetts residents who recently won $1 million on instant games, click here.
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