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North Kingstown Man Wins $177K Wild Money Jackpot

James Burke's prize was $50,000 more than usual because the Rhode Lottery added additional money for its 50th anniversary celebration.

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The statewide “Wilder” Wild Money promotion adds an extra $50,000 to every jackpot hit in the game in May.
The statewide “Wilder” Wild Money promotion adds an extra $50,000 to every jackpot hit in the game in May. (Rhode Island Lottery)

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A North Kingstown man won $177,030 Tuesday on the "Wilder" Wild Money jackpot, Rhode Island Lottery officials said.

James Burke's prize was $50,000 more than usual because the Rhode Lottery added additional money for its 50th anniversary celebration.

The statewide “Wilder” Wild Money promotion adds an extra $50,000 to every jackpot hit in the game in May.

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So, Burke had even more money to use to pay bills and go on a vacation. Lottery officials said he bought the winning ticket at 7-Eleven at 7330 Post Road in North Kingstown.

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