Massachusetts man has special plans after mother’s death after hitting $500,000 on State Lottery scratch ticket

The plans for a Massachusetts man after winning big on a State Lottery scratch ticket are quite special.

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Joshua McConnell of Belchertown is the winner of a $500,000 top prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$500,000 Frenzy” instant ticket game.

McConnell received a one-time payment of $500,000 (before taxes). He plans to use his winnings to fix up the house he inherited from his mother and save.

The winning ticket was purchased at Town Mart, 10 Federal St. in Belchertown. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.

The “$500,000 Frenzy” instant ticket launched with a total of 50 top prizes. There are 44 top prizes of $500,000 that remain unclaimed.