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$1 Million Prize From Lottery Ticket Bought In Bristol Is Unclaimed

Lottery officials say the winning ticket was purchased at Stop & Shop on Metacom Avenue in Bristol.

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Lottery officials said the winner did not purchase the Megaplier feature for an additional dollar. If the Megaplier had been added, the prize would have been multiplied by 3, making it worth $3 million.
Lottery officials said the winner did not purchase the Megaplier feature for an additional dollar. If the Megaplier had been added, the prize would have been multiplied by 3, making it worth $3 million. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

BRISTOL, RI — The Rhode Island Lottery said it is waiting for a $1 million winner to claim their prize.

Lottery officials said the winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at Stop & Shop on Metacom Avenue in Bristol and was from Friday's drawing. The winner matched all five numbers, but not the Mega Ball number, which would have made the prize well over $300 million.

Lottery officials said the winner did not purchase the Megaplier feature for an additional dollar. If the Megaplier had been added, the prize would have been multiplied by 3, making it worth $3 million.

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