Massachusetts woman has some plans after she recovers from the shock of winning $1 million on a State Lottery scratch ticket

Lottery officials say that a Massachusetts woman is understandably in shock after winning big money on a scratch ticket.

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Cheryl Pitts-Rogier of Quincy is the first $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$4,000,000 In The Money” $10 instant ticket game.

Pitts-Rogier chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). She plans on making home improvements with the winnings.

She purchased her winning ticket at 7-Eleven, 495 Washington St. in Quincy. The store receives a $10,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.

The “$4,000,000 In The Money” instant ticket includes eight more instant prizes of $1 million.