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ICYMI: Beverly Woman Wins $1 Million

This lucky lady plans to pay off her student loans and treat her parents to a vacation.

BEVERLY, MA – With the winnings from her lottery ticket, Amy Knight will pay off her student loans, buy a new car, and treat her parents to a vacation.

Knight, a Beverly resident, purchased a winning $1 million prize ticket at Danvers Exxon Mart on High Street in Danvers. According to Mass Lottery, the store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale.

Knight chose the cash option, which results in fewer tax withholdings. The one-time payment will be $650,000. Knight's winning was announced on Oct. 26.

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