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Wilmington Man Going To Greece After Winning $1M in Lottery

Michael Paquette said he's using some of his winnings to take a dream 35th-anniversary trip. He actually received $650K before taxes

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Wilmington's Michael Paquette said he will be taking a dream 35th-anniversary trip to Greece after winning $1 million in the Lottery's "10,000,000 Cash King" instant ticket game. Paquette chose to take the cash option on his prize and received $650,000.
Wilmington's Michael Paquette said he will be taking a dream 35th-anniversary trip to Greece after winning $1 million in the Lottery's "10,000,000 Cash King" instant ticket game. Paquette chose to take the cash option on his prize and received $650,000. (Courtesy of the Mass State Lottery )

WILMINGTON, MA — After striking it rich in the Massachusetts State Lottery, a Wilmington man said he's using some of his winnings to pay for an overseas trip, according to the Lottery.

Michael Paquette won $1 million in the "10,000,000 Cash King" instant ticket game, the Lottery announced last week.

The Lottery said Paquette chose to take the cash option on his prize, which meant he received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes.

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According to the Lottery, Paquette said he will put some of the money toward a dream 35th-anniversary trip to Greece.

Paquette purchased his winning ticket at E T D Food Mart in Tewksbury, located at 365 Main St. That store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling a winning ticket, the Lottery announced.

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