New Bedford woman to buy house with $1M lottery winnings

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NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WWLP) – One lucky woman in New Bedford received a $1 million prize on an instant lottery ticket on Sunday.

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The New Bedford resident won big on the “$1,000,000 Ultimate 7” instant ticket game she purchased at Petro Mart 2 on Orchard Street in New Bedford.

Courtesy of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission

She chose the cash option on her prize and was granted a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes. She said that she plans to use her winnings to buy a new house.

Petro Mart 2 will be given a $10,000 bonus for selling the $1 million ticket.

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