BOSTON — A Massachusetts man is starting the new year with a big lottery win.
Fritz Arnoux, of Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, hit for a $1 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Bonus Wins” instant ticket game.
Arnoux opted for the cash payout, receiving a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes.
He says he plans to use his winnings to buy a house.
The lucky ticket was purchased at Neighborhood Convenience Store, located at 994 Hyde Park Ave. in Hyde Park.
The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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