Massachusetts man thinking about the future after hitting $1 million State Lottery prize on scratch ticket

Many understandably plan on buying big purchases after hitting big money such as a home or a car. A recent winner though is thinking about the future.

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, James Gilbert Doherty of Bridgewater is the winner of the sixth and final $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright” $10 instant ticket game.

Gilbert Doherty opted to receive his prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). He said he plans on saving his winnings.     

He purchased his winning ticket at Landy’s Market, 1417 Broadway in Raynham. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.