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$1M Mass. Lottery Winner From Worcester

Ronald Brick of Worcester won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery's Cashword instant game.

WORCESTER, MA—A Worcester man is $1 million richer — minus taxes and incentives — after hitting a jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Ronald Brick of Worcester is the sixteenth $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $2,000,000 50X Cashword game.

Brick opted to receive his prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 (less tax withholdings). He is considering using some of his winnings to make home repairs and buy a car, according to the announcement.

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His winning ticket was purchased at A-1 Convenience Plus, 578 W. Boylston St., in Worcester. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale.

One $2 million prize and four additional $1 million prizes still remain in the instant game.

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Photo: Ronald Brock and his winning $1 million lottery ticket. (Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery)

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