William Carpenter, a resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, recently became a millionaire after winning $1 million from a lottery ticket he purchased at a Sunoco gas station. The lucky win came from the new “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright” scratch ticket game, which was released on October 15th. As of October 22nd, there are still three $2.5 million grand prizes and five $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed in the game.
Carpenter opted for the cash option and received a lump sum payment of $650,000 after taxes. He expressed his intention to save the winnings for the future. The winning ticket was bought at the Sunoco gas station located on 336 Centre St. in Abington. For selling the winning ticket, the shop will receive a $10,000 bonus.
This exciting news has brought joy to Carpenter and his family, as they celebrate his newfound fortune. The Massachusetts State Lottery congratulated Carpenter on his win and expressed their happiness for him. As the buzz around Carpenter’s win continues to spread, many are hopeful that more prizes from the “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright” scratch ticket game will be claimed soon.
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