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Coventry Man Wins $10,000 On Rhode Island Lottery Ticket

Rhode Island Lottery officials say the Coventry man won on a scratch ticket he bought at Lucky Strike in North Kingstown.

COVENTRY, RI — A Coventry man recently won $10,000 on a scratch ticket he bought in North Kingstown, Rhode Island Lottery officials said Wednesday.

The man won on a "High Roller" instant ticket he bought for $25 at Lucky Strike at 6769 Post Road in North Kingstown.

Lottery officials said the Coventry man decided to treat himself by buying a scratch ticket after getting some dental work done. He plans to use the money to pay his dental bills and use the rest towards holiday shopping.

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