In a rare and prudent move following a significant lottery win, Piyushkumar Patel from Auburndale has claimed a $1 million prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery's Lifetime Millions 50 instant ticket game. Patel chose to take home a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes, rather than a long-term annuity. With his newfound wealth, he intends to purchase a new business. His lucky ticket was bought at Lynnfield Street Market, which will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. In another recent development, the Happy New Year Trust of Quincy—represented by trustee David Spillane—has claimed the ninth and final $1 million prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery 777 instant ticket game, also opting for a one-time payment of $650,000 instead of a $50,000 annuity spread over 20 years. Bud’s Liquor Convenience in Brockton, where this ticket was sold, will similarly earn a $10,000 bonus for the sale.
