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Massachusetts woman turns $5 into $1 million State Lottery prize; here is how she plans to spend it
A Massachusetts woman is a little richer after recently hitting big money on a scratch ticket.
According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Nancy Diamond of Salem is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Stacks of Cash” $5 instant ticket game.
She chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). She plans on buying a new car with the winnings.
She bought her winning ticket at Nicole’s Food Store, 406 Essex St. in Salem. The store receives a $10,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.
Deborah M White
July 8, 2024 at 7:54 pm
Congratulations & Enjoy it in Good Health. May You Be Blessed With Peace of Mind. My All Your Family & True Friends Be So Happy for You.
Joe MacDonald
July 8, 2024 at 8:45 pm
May health and happiness follow you forever God bless you enjoy yourself with your family and your friends
Lynn pggeorgia
July 8, 2024 at 11:56 pm
Actually my ticket
T O'Brien
July 9, 2024 at 12:11 pm
650 before taxes? So what is she actually getting after taxes? And where / who is getting the 350 difference 🙄 🤔 right of the top? So much for winning 1 million! I’d also like to say congrats nevertheless it’s still a lot of $$$. I recognize you from around town. Happy to see a fellow Salemite win big. 😁
Ken Paiva
July 9, 2024 at 12:14 pm
You pay a penalty for taking the lump sum instead of the annuity. There was a time where you had no choice but to take the annuity. People asked for a lump sum option but since they are giving the money up front, you take a penalty.
Donald Klemanchuck
July 10, 2024 at 7:50 pm
When they done with you you will get about 500,000
Sandra Lilly
July 9, 2024 at 7:44 pm
Congratulations!!🎉🎊
Roch starbard
July 10, 2024 at 10:15 am
The only way people west of Boston will have to move, to North or south shore to have a chance at a big ticket
Bill Bowers
July 10, 2024 at 1:18 pm
Salt it away ! Congratulations
Viski
July 10, 2024 at 5:09 pm
Congratulations to you and yours!